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Video game adaptations have officially become the “next big thing” in Hollywood. Though they’ve always been present to some degree, they were usually the kind of film or show that fans rolled their eyes at and watched with gritted teeth. The likes of Fallout on Prime Video, The Last of Us on HBO, and the Sonic the Hedgehog movies have proven that an appetite for proper adaptations that do these games justice, and often have devoted fans bringing them to life, can go a long way with fans and even create culturally defining shows and movies that create all-new fans.
The latest series that will be headed for live-action has just been revealed, though, and it’s one that no one could have predicted. According to a report from Variety, Netflix is set to adapt the beloved Persona franchise as a live-action TV Series. Stranger Things‘ Shawn Levy and Robert Atwood of 21 Laps will executive produce the series, which also has Christopher Monfette of Star Trek: Picard (and the upcoming Marvel’s VisionQuest) set to write and serve as showrunner. With this news comes a big unanswered question, though, what story will the show adapt?
Live-Action Persona TV Series Is Happening
News of a live-action Persona TV series has divided fans, with some already buying into the potential of the games in a new medium and others imediately skeptical about Netflix being involved in any capacity. “Don’t care what anyone says, I am 100% ready for this after seeing,” wrote one user. “Just please, keep the soundtrack as iconic as the games!!”
“It’s either going to be very good on par with the live action One Piece or bad like the live action Cowboy Bebop,” wrote another.
This is a developing story, it will be updated.
