If you like true crime, and you like Dungeons & Dragons, we may just have the perfect podcast for you.
It seems award-winning actor Jon Hamm (who’s just recently received two Emmy nominations for his work on The Morning Show and Fargo to add to his belt) is taking a bit of an unexpected career turn, venturing into a Dungeons & Dragons-themed podcast based on a real-life crime.
According to Deadline, Hamm will executive produce and star in Dungeon Masters, a scripted, true-crime podcast series.
Dungeon Masters promises to explore the world of Dungeons & Dragons through the monocle of a private detective in 1979. The series was written and directed by David Kushner.
Let’s check out the official description:
Set in 1979, the series gives listeners a behind-the-curtain look into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, told through the lenses of private investigator William Dear (Hamm), a swashbuckling style tough guy, and creator of the game Gary Gygax (Wil Wheaton). The series follows Dear on his quest to find Dallas Egbert, a Michigan State student, who supposedly disappeared in the steam tunnels under his University while enacting a real-life version of D&D.
Here’s what Hamm had to say: “It was great to delve into the mystery of Dallas Egbert with this talented team and group of actors. I’m excited for listeners to follow the journey of William Dear and immerse themselves in the series.”
Hamm will star in Dungeon Masters alongside Wil Wheaton as , Felicia Day (Supernatural), Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones), Emily Axford (Adam Ruins Everything), Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel), and Mark Daugherty (Captain Marvel).
Dungeons Masters is set to premiere on 12th August, 2024.
What do you think of the news about Dungeon Masters? Will you be listening when it’s released next month? Thoughts in the comments please!
