On a weekly basis for nearly two years now, Manganiello has hosted a campaign called "The War of Dragons," serving as its Dungeon Master (or DM). Joe Manganiello and the cast of Critical Role help unveil the new Dungeons and Dragons story line, 'Tomb of Annihilation' during a live streaming event at The House Studios on Jin Seattle. In April 2017, actor Joe Manganiello, an avid fan of Dungeons & Dragons, revealed that he had written a script with John Cassel for the project and was 'talking to all the right parties' to make the film happen. He first started playing with his brother Nick, writer John Cassel, director Kyle Newman, League of Legends story designer Ryan Verniere, and Ron Mathews, a Crossfit Masters champion. In May 2020, Manganiello opened up about his D&D basement (and his overall love for the game) during an interview with Variety. And not only that, but his basement is also a tribute to the late Gary Gygax, one of the co-creators of the legendary game. Joe Manganiello proved that he could change shapes as the werewolf Alcide on HBO’s True Blood, and since. Actor Joe Manganiello performs a betrayal so epic in a Dungeons and Dragons session that Wizards of the Coast created an in game character. Members of Manganiello’s party say that D&D gives them something to look forward to all week. Actor Joe Manganiello performs a betrayal so epic in a Dungeons and Dragons session that Wizards of the Coast created an in game character based on this event.
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The campaign began two years ago when Manganiello learned to play 5th Edition D&D. Most probably know Joe Manganiello as the actor who first started breaking hearts as the werewolf Alcide in True Blood, but he also just happens to be one of the biggest nerds in Hollywood - so much so that he hosts an A-list Dungeons & Dragons campaign in his basement every week. How Joe Manganiello Kept His A-List Dungeons & Dragons Games Going During COVID-19. Joe Manganiello is a D&D Ambassador, so it’s unsurprising that he has such a love of the game.