Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s entertainment studio, will produce the definitive documentary feature about “Dungeons & Dragons,” the world’s greatest roleplaying game that will coincide with the game’s 50th anniversary in 2024, the company announced on Wednesday.“Dungeons & Dragons” writer and official ambassador Joe Manganiello will co-direct with Kyle Newman and producing alongside his brother Nick Manganiello, Anthony Savini, and Cecily Tyler.

Tara Long and Geno McDermott are executive producing for eOne alongside leading “Dungeons & Dragons” scholar Jon Peterson, Adam F.

Goldberg, and Kyle Newman.“I have had the pleasure of working in the past with Joe on ‘True Blood’ among other projects and cannot think of a better more passionate person to dive headfirst into the world of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ from both a player and fan perspective,” Michael Lombardo, eOne’s Head of Global Television said in a statement to TheWrap. “The addition of Kyle Newman, Nick Manganiello, and Jon Peterson also bring unique and multiple dimensions to the history we plan to document.

As we approach 50 years of this incredible gaming universe, the time is right for an officially authorized telling of the game’s origins and current state of play to its passionate fan based from all walks of life and its global cultural impact.”Manganiello added: “I couldn’t be more proud and excited to get back behind the camera for another documentary, this time with the D&D dream team of Jon, Kyle, and my brother and producing partner Nick.

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Documentary by eOne in the Works for 50th Anniversary

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