Dungeons and Dragons has been around since the 1970s but it’s possible it has never been quite as popular as it is today. The popularity of the game has increased significantly. D&D games now being regularly streamed onlineSome of the most prominent names are currently playing it. There is a new Dungeons & Dragons movie, Honor among Thieves is on the way to capitalize on the game’s recent success, and one person who we expect will be first in line to see it is one Mr. Vin Diesel.
While Vin Diesel is one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars, a lot of his fans will know he is also a big nerd. He’s never hidden his love for Dungeons & Dragons, but it’s his Fast & Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez who is actually in the D&D movie. Recently, she spoke with ET about the first time she met Diesel, and learned right off the bat what a huge D&D fan he is. She explained…
He is a dungeon master bro. When I first met Vin, I’m over at his house and I’m like, ‘Dude, what is up with your closet full of D&D dungeon master paraphernalia?’ He responds with, “Yeah I’m a D&D dungeon master… He isn’t a fool.
It’s a slippery slope that all Dungeons and Dragons fans tend to fall into. If you get into the game you’re just going to end up with a closet full of stuff. You’ll end up with so many books, and maps and grid mats and tiny figures. You will also need paint to paint these figures. And of course, let’s not forget dice. It is impossible to have enough dice. I know people who have tried.
While Vin Diesel has never hidden his love for D&DThere are likely many people unaware of Diesel’s love for the game. If you’re just a passing fan of Diesel, somebody who enjoys the Fast and furiousFilms and the Riddick movies and moves on, there’d be no reason to know he’s actually a massive geek. He’s not the only one. Joe Manganiello created a line of streetwear.The game inspired me. Manganiello himself had tried to get a D&D movie made Before moving forward, it was necessary to do so.
As a fan of D&D myself, I’m looking forward to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The film stars Michelle Rodriguez, Chris Pine, among others, and includes some of the most memorable moments in movie history. D&D’s most iconic creatures that can be seen in the first trailer. But beyond that, it looks to have perfectly matched the tone of most actual D&D games, in that it looks like it’s trying to be a serious fantasy adventure, that is unable to avoid being a bit silly. This is real Dungeons & Dragons. Vin Diesel gets it.