Wizards of the Coast’s new D&D actual-play series, Dungeon Masters, features Baldur’s Gate 3 performers Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde—but they play new characters, not Astarion and Lae’zel. Its first campaign is a Ravenloft horror story, with Jasmine Bhullar as Dungeon Master.
What is the new D&D series?
Dungeon Masters is an official Dungeons & Dragons actual-play anthology announced by Wizards of the Coast. The episodes use official D&D material, including content that had not yet been released when the series was announced. The first campaign is set in Ravenloft and is tied to Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. Hasbro’s announcement describes the setting as atmospheric gothic horror; D&D Beyond’s campaign feature says the party becomes trapped in a haunted land ruled by fallen paladin Lord Soth.
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This is a tabletop role-playing show, not a Baldur’s Gate 3 adaptation or a Larian Studios production.
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Is Neil Newbon playing Astarion?
No. Newbon, who performed Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, plays Crem, a Reanimator Artificer, in Dungeon Masters. Astarion is a vampire spawn whose story in the game centers on escaping the control of his master, Cazador; Newbon’s role in the new show is a different character. Larian’s Astarion character page describes that background.
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Devora Wilde, the performer behind Lae’zel in Baldur’s Gate 3, also joins the table as a new character: Zora, a Hexblood Shadow Sorcerer. She is not playing Lae’zel.
Who is in the first campaign?
D&D Beyond’s cast announcement identifies the players, their characters, and their classes:
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| Person | Dungeon Masters role | Relevant credit |
|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Bhullar | Dungeon Master | DesiQuest, Dimension 20 |
| Neil Newbon | Crem, Reanimator Artificer | Astarion performer in Baldur’s Gate 3 |
| Devora Wilde | Zora, Hexblood Shadow Sorcerer | Lae’zel performer in Baldur’s Gate 3 |
| Mayanna Berrin | Wesley, Grave Domain Cleric | Dispatch, The Dungeon Run |
| Christian Navarro | Eloin, Winter Walker Ranger | 13 Reasons Why; Forgotten Realms: Tears of Selune |
When was it scheduled, and where can you watch?
Hasbro’s April 16, 2026 announcement scheduled a two-episode premiere on YouTube for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, followed by weekly episodes. D&D Beyond also described new episodes as arriving on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Pacific. That is the announced schedule, not confirmation that episodes remain available or that the schedule is still current; check the official YouTube channel for current listings.
Can viewers play the campaign content?
D&D Beyond described a Ravenloft Play-Along Pack with ready-to-run encounters, quickplay maps, and early access to a monster from Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. Its April 16, 2026 feature said the first encounter would be free starting April 23, with later packs releasing on Thursdays and subsequent access tied to pre-ordering the book through D&D Beyond. Those were the terms announced at the time; verify the current offer and access requirements on D&D Beyond.
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Is there a separate Astarion story with Newbon?
Yes. Hasbro announced Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion, an official prequel novel by T. Kingfisher about Astarion’s years in servitude to Cazador. Hasbro gave September 29, 2026, as its publication date and said the audiobook would be narrated by Newbon. The novel is separate from Dungeon Masters and is not a tie-in to its Ravenloft campaign. Check the publisher’s listings for current formats and availability.
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