The Dungeon Crawler Carl TV Series Has Its Showrunners
Dungeon Crawler Carl, the LitRPG novel series by Matt Dinniman, has named Chris Yost and Eric Heisserer as co-showrunners for its television adaptation on Peacock, marking a significant step forward in the project’s development.
Yost, who was already attached to the series as a writer, has been elevated to co-showrunner. His previous television experience includes work on multiple Star Wars and Marvel projects, including a consulting and writing role on the first season of The Mandalorian. The addition of Heisserer as co-showrunner brings further science fiction expertise to the production.
The Dungeon Crawler Carl TV series was officially confirmed for Peacock earlier in 2026, but this marks the first substantial production news since the platform announcement. The LitRPG novel series has developed a significant following in recent years, making it a notable acquisition for the streaming service. Yost and Heisserer’s combined experience in major franchise television suggests Peacock is investing substantially in the adaptation’s quality and scope.
The appointment of dual showrunners indicates an ambitious approach to adapting Dinniman’s work, which blends dungeon-crawling fantasy elements with video game-style progression mechanics—a narrative style that presents unique challenges for live-action television adaptation.