A new live-action League of Legends series is reportedly in the works, and Vietnam may serve as a primary filming location for the production. According to a March 12th post by the official Vietnamese government Facebook page (Thông tin Chính phủ), Riot Games is currently surveying the Cát Bà Islands as a potential site for the upcoming project. Here is a quick look at the official post, although it is written in Vietnamese there are translations available.
The post claims that Riot is planning a nine-episode TV series to begin filming sometime in 2025. While Riot Games has yet to make an official global announcement, several Vietnamese pages linked to Riot including League of Legends Vietnam, TeamFight Tactics Esports VN, and VALORANT all have responded to the post with celebratory reactions, seemingly confirming the news.
As part of the early planning stages, Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Nguyễn Văn Hùng, reportedly met with members of the production team, including acclaimed producer Rose Lam. Lam is best known for her work on the Emmy-winning live-action adaptation of The Last of Us, which won Best Adaptation at The Game Awards 2024.
According to the post, Riot Games has restructured its entertainment arm into two dedicated studios: one for animation led by Christian Linke (co-creator of Arcane) and a new live-action division reportedly headed by Brian Wright. Though the name “Riot Studios” was mentioned in Vietnamese news outlets, it’s unclear if this is an official internal designation or a translation.
Producer Rose Lam revealed that the production team had scouted multiple Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, before ultimately selecting Vietnam as the top candidate. The Cát Bà Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, were described as a “highly feasible” location for the shoot, matching the team’s creative and production goals.
Nicholas Simon, CEO of Indochina Productions and another member of the delegation, emphasized that the project presents “a great opportunity to promote Vietnam” as a global filming destination. He noted Vietnam’s fast-growing film industry, steady tourism growth, and cultural appeal as major advantages.
While Vietnamese officials expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, they were clear about preserving environmental and legal standards. Minister Nguyễn Văn Hùng stated that while Vietnam is open to international film partnerships, especially those that promote tourism and culture, the country “will not trade the environment for economic benefits.”
No official details have been confirmed about the storyline, but many speculate that the island setting could tie into the League of Legends regions that have similar enviroments as Vietnam such as Bilgewater, Ionia, or the Shadow Isles. Riot has yet to confirm a release date, but if the reports are accurate, we may see the first official live-action League of Legends series take shape by late 2025 or beyond.
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