Paramount Home Entertainment’s upcoming film, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” is generating excitement as it gears up for its release on May 2, 2023. As fans eagerly await the fantasy adventure movie, IGN has exclusively shared a deleted scene and a behind-the-scenes clip, offering a glimpse into the making of the film.

Deleted Scene Reveals Undead Character’s Surprising Tastes

The deleted scene showcased in the bonus features of the film’s digital release introduces “Corpse 6,” an undead character who shares their favorite recommendations of poetry, stage plays, and travel logs. Although unfinished, the scene allows fans to witness the practical set and the intricate work involved in bringing the character to life. The crew can be seen manipulating the corpse’s arms before the digital removal process.

Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Undead’s Realism

The behind-the-scenes featurette sheds light on the techniques employed by the production team to make the undead characters in “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” feel truly authentic. Prosthetics, animatronic skeleton arms, and make-up were used in combination to achieve the desired effects. The team also utilized coffin “magic box tricks” to puppeteer the dead, enhancing their realism with cobweb guns, spray-on moss, and even real worms.

A Humorous Take on the Fantasy Adventure Genre

Directed and written by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” has been described as the “jokier sibling” of the fantasy adventure genre. IGN’s review acknowledges the film’s lightheartedness and its deep respect for dungeon masters while adding its own humorous twists to the narrative. The directors’ passion for Wizards of the Coast’s tabletop roleplaying game shines through the humor and witty storytelling.

Exclusive Interviews and Insights

In addition to the deleted scene and behind-the-scenes clip, IGN also offers exclusive interviews with the film’s directors, Daley and Goldstein. The directors discuss the absence of a meta gameplay storyline like that of Jumanji and provide further insights into their creative choices for “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” These interviews give fans a deeper understanding of the directors’ vision and their dedication to the beloved franchise.

With its upcoming release, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” promises an entertaining and humorous adventure within the fantasy genre. Fans can look forward to experiencing the world of dungeon masters in a fresh and comical light, while also appreciating the impressive efforts that went into creating the undead characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. What is “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” about?

  “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is a film set in the fantasy adventure genre. It follows a storyline that combines humor and respect for dungeon masters. The movie explores the world of Wizards of the Coast’s famous tabletop roleplaying game.

• 2. When will “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” be released?

  “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” will be available on Premium Video-On-Demand and for digital purchase on May 2, 2023. It will be released on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 30, 2023.

• 3. Who are the writers and directors of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”?

  The film “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” was written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein.

• 4. What are some of the special effects used to bring the undead characters to life in the movie?

  In the behind-the-scenes featurette, the team behind “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” explains that a combination of prosthetics, animatronic skeleton arms, make-up, cobweb guns, spray-on moss, and even real worms were used to create the realistic effects for the undead characters in the film.

• 5. What is the IGN Fan Fest chat with the directors of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” about?

  The IGN Fan Fest chat with directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein discusses various aspects of the film, including why it didn’t have a meta gameplay storyline like Jumanji. It provides insights into the creative choices made by the directors and their passion for the Dungeons & Dragons franchise.