Dungeons & Dragons Movie's Divisive Lore Change Explained By Directors
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- 06 Feb 2023
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Directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley explain the decision behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie's divisive lore change.
Following some backlash from tabletop players, directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are explaining their decision behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' divisive lore change. The upcoming film, led by an ensemble cast that includes Chris Pratt and Michelle Rodriguez among others, centers on a misfit group of thieves as they seek to save the world from a powerful entity after delivering them a dangerous artifact. Set in the Forgotten Realms campaign, anticipation has grown for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' faithfulness to its source material, though one aspect has sparked some debate.
In honor of the latest footage for the film, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley caught up with IGN to break down the newest Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer.
While looking at the film's depiction of an owlbear, the directors acknowledged the backlash from players of the iconic tabletop game. Goldstein would go on to explain the divisive lore change, recalling it being an extensive talking point during the writing process and that they were keen on delivering the most exciting Dungeons & Dragons adaptation possible. See what Goldstein said in the video above and quotes below: Read More…
