Disney+’s Eragon series just landed a killer upgrade. Todd Harthan (High Potential, Psych) and Todd Helbing (Superman & Lois, The Flash) are in as co-showrunners, blending smart character work with epic genre flair for the World of Alagaësia. After months of radio silence, this screams “green light ahead.”
Fans, this is the news we’ve been waiting for. Harthan nails emotional, momentum-packed stories without getting sappy. Helbing crushes massive effects-driven shows while keeping the heart and plot tight. Perfect combo for dragons, magic, and that sprawling lore.
It’s based on Christopher Paolini’s massive Inheritance Cycle—you know, farm boy Eragon rises up against a brutal empire. Announced back in 2022, Paolini’s hands-on (smart move after that dumpster-fire 2006 movie). He’s staying involved, and with these showrunners handling the TV grind, this could be prestige fantasy done right.
No casting or dates yet, but writers’ room vibes mean it’s heating up. Disney needs a fantasy win post-Star Wars—Eragon might just deliver. Alagaësia is gearing up to soar.
