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Eric Heisserer Joins ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ as Co‑Showrunner for New TV Adaptation
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🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:38 PM
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Netflix’s upcoming series ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ has announced that Eric Heisserer, creator of ‘Shadow and Bone’, will serve as co‑showrunner.
Netflix has confirmed that the fantasy‑drama series “Dungeon Crawler Carl”, based on the popular novel, will be overseen by Eric Heisserer as co‑showrunner. The appointment was disclosed through industry listings and marks a key staffing move for the project.
Heisserer, who gained international recognition for creating the hit series “Shadow and Bone”, brings extensive experience in adapting speculative fiction for streaming platforms. His involvement is expected to shape the tone and narrative structure of the adaptation, aligning it with Netflix’s growing slate of genre‑focused titles.
The series, still in early development, aims to translate the novel’s blend of horror, humor and post‑apocalyptic adventure to a global audience. Netflix’s decision to pair Heisserer with existing production teams signals confidence in delivering a high‑quality, binge‑worthy show that could attract both fans of the book and new viewers.
Heisserer, who gained international recognition for creating the hit series “Shadow and Bone”, brings extensive experience in adapting speculative fiction for streaming platforms. His involvement is expected to shape the tone and narrative structure of the adaptation, aligning it with Netflix’s growing slate of genre‑focused titles.
The series, still in early development, aims to translate the novel’s blend of horror, humor and post‑apocalyptic adventure to a global audience. Netflix’s decision to pair Heisserer with existing production teams signals confidence in delivering a high‑quality, binge‑worthy show that could attract both fans of the book and new viewers.