Life Is Strange" TV Series: Rewinding Time to Uncover Dark Secrets
A new live-action TV series based on the popular video game franchise "Life Is Strange" has been given the green light by Amazon Prime Video. The show will be written by Charlie Covell, who will also serve as the executive producer and showrunner. The series will follow the story of Max, a photography student who discovers she has the ability to rewind time while saving her childhood best friend, Chloe. As they investigate the disappearance of a fellow student, they uncover dark secrets in their town that will lead to a life-changing decision.
The first "Life Is Strange" game was released in 2015 and received positive reviews and industry recognition. Subsequent games in the series, including "Life Is Strange: Before the Storm," "The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit," and "Life Is Strange 2," have continued to expand the universe. The latest installment, "Life Is Strange: True Colors," was released in 2021, with another game, "Life Is Strange: Double Exposure," featuring Max as the protagonist, coming out in 2024.
The adaptation of "Life Is Strange" for television has been in the works for nearly a decade, with Legendary Television initially set to produce the series. This marks the first time a TV version of the game has been officially ordered to series. The collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, Story Kitchen, and Square Enix aims to bring the beloved characters of Chloe, Max, and Arcadia Bay to life on screen.
Charlie Covell, known for their work on "The End of the F***ing World" and "Kaos," is excited to adapt the iconic video game into a captivating TV series. The team behind the adaptation is dedicated to delivering a monumental show that will appeal to both loyal fans and new audiences. Amazon Prime Video is thrilled to bring the dynamic world of "Life Is Strange" to its global audience, with the series set to offer a fresh take on the beloved game.
The "Life Is Strange" TV series joins a lineup of game adaptations on Prime Video, including the upcoming "Tomb Raider" series and the currently airing "Fallout" series. Other game-based shows in development at Prime Video include "Wolfenstein," "Mass Effect," "God of War," and "Warhammer 40,000," showcasing the platform's commitment to bringing popular gaming franchises to the screen.