Streaming giant Netflix has joined forces with SEGA and ATLUS to create a live-action series based on the iconic Persona franchise.
Who is working on the project
According to Variety, Christopher Monfette will serve as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner of the adaptation. He is known for his work on series such as "12 Monkeys" (Syfy), "Star Trek: Picard" (Paramount+), and "9-1-1" (Fox & ABC), as well as the upcoming series "VisionQuest" for Disney+.
The production team also includes:
- Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Robert Atwood from 21 Laps.
- Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson from Story Kitchen.
- Toru Nakahara representing SEGA.
What to expect from the adaptation
Currently, plot details are being kept under wraps. It is unknown whether the series will be a direct adaptation of a specific installment (such as the immensely popular Persona 5) or if it will offer viewers an original story within the game's universe. Information regarding the cast and premiere date will be announced later.
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