News - Jeff Hays to voice Princess Donut in 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' series

Peacock's highly-anticipated series, Dungeon Crawler Carl, has unveiled its first major casting decision: Jeff Hays, known for narrating the popular audiobook series, will lend his voice to Princess Donut, a key character in this unique live-action adaptation. Announced at Comic-Con alongside series creator Matt Dinniman and executive producer Matt Yost, the news has thrilled fans familiar with Hays’ work. Set in an alien-ravaged Earth, the story follows Carl, a former Coast Guard vet, and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, who unexpectedly gains the ability to talk. They find themselves trapped in a bizarre intergalactic game show, where survival means navigating through alien threats, monstrous creatures, and a sinister A.I., all while millions watch for entertainment. Dungeon Crawler Carl promises to be an adventurous blend of comedy and sci-fi, produced by Universal Global Television and Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy Door Productions, with a talented team including Yost and Dinniman onboard as executive producers. The series has been ordered on the heels of a massive fan following for the audiobooks, which have amassed over 140 million listening hours. Hays, repped by Matthew N. Sugarman at Weintraub Tobin, will bring his versatile voice talents to the screen, ensuring that Princess Donut's charm and complexity are captured perfectly. Viewers can expect a thrilling ride as they cheer for Carl and Donut against a backdrop of chaos and comedy.