Joe Manganiello Vows to Keep Fighting for Dragonlance TV Series: ‘I Will Never Give Up Hope’

IGN · 2026-10-31
Joe Manganiello Vows to Keep Fighting for Dragonlance TV Series: ‘I Will Never Give Up Hope’

Joe Manganiello, the actor and well-known Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast, has renewed his commitment to bringing the beloved Dragonlance saga to television. In a recent statement, Manganiello said he “will never give up hope” for the project, which was previously in development but ultimately cancelled several years ago. The Dragonlance series, based on the popular Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, has a passionate fanbase eager for a screen adaptation. Manganiello, who has been a vocal advocate for D&D in Hollywood, previously worked on a Dragonlance script and remains determined to see it realized. His continued push highlights the growing interest in fantasy adaptations, especially with the success of recent D&D-related media. For fans, Manganiello’s persistence signals that the door is not closed, and the series could still find a new home on a streaming platform. The actor’s dedication underscores the enduring appeal of Dragonlance and the potential for more tabletop-inspired stories on screen. The dream lives on—and so does the fight to make it happen.