Chris Pine Will Star in Paramount’s ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Feature Film

News December 14, 2020 9:04 pmOctober 15, 2026 11:32 am Caleb Williams
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Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Wonder Woman & Star Trek star Chris Pine has closed a deal to star in Dungeons & Dragons. The film has long been in development after a long legal battle over the film’s rights were settled in 2015. Game Night directing duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are set to helm the project. The project is now being developed by Paramount Pictures along with eOne under the working title Chainmail. Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike, Army of the Dead) has expressed interest in the past to be cast in a live-action D&D film due to his love for the board game. It’s unknown if he has been approached for this project.

Dungeons & Dragons has no set release date

Key Takeaways
  • Chris Pine has officially signed a deal to star as the lead in Paramount Pictures and eOne upcoming Dungeons & Dragons feature film.
  • The movie will be directed by the Game Night duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley under the working title Chainmail.
  • Development on the project is moving forward following a resolved 2015 legal battle, though the film currently has no set release date.
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