Following the success of Fallout, Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced its next adaptation of a popular video game franchise for Prime Video. This move comes shortly after it was revealed that Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has been cast as Lara Croft in the studio’s long-anticipated Tomb Raider series, developed in collaboration with Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
According to Variety, Amazon Prime Video has ordered a live-action TV series based on Square Enix’s acclaimed adventure game franchise, Life is Strange. Prior to Amazon securing the TV rights, Legendary and Hulu had attempted to develop the show back in 2017, with singer Shawn Mendes even involved as an executive producer.
The series will follow a photography student who discovers she can rewind time after saving her childhood friend, Chloe. As she grapples with mastering this newfound ability, the duo investigates the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student, uncovering darker secrets about their town. This revelation forces them into a harrowing choice that will have lasting consequences. The show is written and executive-produced by Charlie Covell, best known for creating Netflix’s critically acclaimed dark comedy The End of the F***ing World. Other executive producers include Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson of Story Kitchen. The project is a collaboration between Square Enix, Story Kitchen, Amazon MGM Studios, and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap.
LuckyChap expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Covell, stating, “We’ve been huge fans of Charlie Covell for years, so collaborating on the adaptation of Life is Strange is a dream come true. Charlie is an exceptional steward of beloved IP, and we’re thrilled to have them leading this project. We’re also grateful to work alongside Amazon MGM Studios, Story Kitchen, and Square Enix to bring Chloe, Max, and the world of Arcadia Bay to life.”
This announcement follows nearly a year after Square Enix released the franchise’s fourth installment, titled Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. Our review of the game awarded it a 7 out of 10, noting it was “not as charming as Max Caulfield’s first adventure, nor as well-written as Deck Nine’s prior release, True Colors.”
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