July 23, 2026 – San Diego. The Dungeon Crawler Carl Peacock series has cast audiobook narrator Jeff Hays as the voice of Princess Donut. The announcement was made at Comic-Con. Variety broke the news. Hays performed live on stage. The crowd gave a standing ovation.
This is not a typical casting decision. Hays has narrated over 100 hours of the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks. He created Princess Donut’s voice—a blend of sarcasm, feline grace, and survival instinct. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that producers sought Hays specifically to maintain continuity for the fanbase. They wanted the exact voice millions already know.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Who is voicing Princess Donut in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series?
- A: Audiobook narrator Jeff Hays, the original voice of Princess Donut, will reprise the role in the Peacock adaptation.
- Q: Why was Jeff Hays chosen for the role?
- A: Producers wanted to maintain continuity for the fanbase by using the exact voice millions of listeners already know from the audiobooks.