Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves star Hugh Grant says that he's afraid of gamers who want to see their beloved franchise translated correctly to the big screen. The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons film sees Hugh Grant take on the role of Forge Fitzwilliam, a rogue who is the Lord of Neverwinter. Forge is a former crew member led by protagonist Edgin Davis (Chris Pine) but has gained great political power since Edgin's imprisonment.
Speaking with SFX Magazine (via CBR), Grant explained that he's fearful of dedicated gamers and their possible responses to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The actor added that, despite his fears, he's hopeful that the movie can win them over. Check out what Grant had to say below:
"I'm scared stiff of the gamers because they're very territorial about the game they love. So they may want to hate it... but they're not allowed to."
How Honor Among Thieves Can Win Over Dungeons & Dragons Players
Grant's concerns about gamers' reaction to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves make sense, given how different the movie may feel from typical Dungeons & Dragons lore. The film's comedic, self-aware tone could give some gamers the impression that the movie isn't taking itself seriously, which could undermine their interest in it. However, the film has already received critical praise, which indicates it may end up making them happy as well.
While the comedic tone of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves could be off-putting to some audience members, the film appears to be taking inspiration from what it's like to play Dungeons & Dragons among a group of friends. Jokes within the film's promotional material could be translated from the movie universe where gamers are playing as Edgin and his ragtag group. This feeling of friends playing a game of Dungeons & Dragons together could make for a good time, even for gamers who wanted to see a more serious version of the world come to life.
The movie is also expected to pull at some heartstrings, with Chris Pine revealing a heartfelt tone is what pulled him toward starring in the film. Since Dungeons & Dragons is a game about players coming together, it's important for its film adaptation to carry that same feeling with it. While Grant's concern surrounding gamer reactions to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is valid, so long as the movie keeps the heart of the game intact, it will likely go over well with dedicated gamers.
Source: SFX Magazine (via CBR)
