Netflix is no stranger to adapting video games into TV series, and the streaming giant looks to be tackling a live-action Persona series, Variety reports.
The series’ showrunner, writer, and executive producer is reportedly Christopher Monfette, a writer and producer of series such as Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys, and 9-1-1. Sega’s senior executive officer, Toru Nakahara, is attached as an executive producer. Nakahara served as a producer on all three Sonic the Hedgehog films. Netflix declined Variety’s request for comment.
We’ll have to wait to see if this Persona series is real, but this would certainly be an ideal time to announce such a project. The franchise has made headlines recently due to the reveal of a release date for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the acclaimed RPG, and the announcement of Persona 6.
To learn about other upcoming Netflix video game adaptations, the company just revealed the first full trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 yesterday. It also has a live-action series based on Assassin’s Creed in the works and is developing movies based on Gears of War and Bioshock. Netflix is also partnering with Life is Strange/Lost Records: Bloom & Rage developer Don’t Nod for an unannounced adaptation.
[Source: Variety]
