CR has a brimming publishing slate this year, and cofounder Liam O'Brien
a self-professed book nerd
is leading the push.
Critical Role, the popular Dungeons & Dragons web series, is expanding into the book publishing industry with its first novel set to release in 2025. Co-founder Liam O'Brien, who will also write the debut novel, shared insights into this new venture during a panel at the Emerald City Comic Con. The novel will be part of a broader strategy to explore various genres and formats, aiming to cater to both fans of the show and new readers. This move into publishing is part of Critical Role's ongoing efforts to diversify its content offerings, following their success in animation with "The Legend of Vox Machina" on Amazon Prime Video. The expansion into books is seen as a natural progression for the brand, which has already ventured into comics, games, and other media, reflecting their commitment to storytelling across multiple platforms.
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