‘Persona’ Live-Action TV Adaptation in the Works at Netflix

Netflix is set to bring the popular “Persona” video game franchise to life in a new live-action series. According to sources, Christopher Monfette will be writing the adaptation, as well as serving as executive producer and showrunner. Joining him as executive producers are Shawn Levy and Robert Atwood of 21 Laps, along with Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson from Story Kitchen. Toru Nakahara of SEGA will also be an executive producer on the project.

The “Persona” franchise, known for its RPG elements, follows Japanese high school students navigating daily life while facing supernatural threats. Developed by P-Studios and published by Sega, the franchise has seen six main entries so far, with the highly anticipated “Persona 6” in development. With numerous spinoffs and a dedicated fan base, “Persona” has become a beloved series in the gaming world.

Netflix, known for its successful adaptations of video game IPs like “The Witcher,” is no stranger to bringing gaming worlds to the screen. Monfette, who has worked on popular shows like “12 Monkeys” and “Star Trek: Picard,” is set to lead the creative team for the “Persona” series. 21 Laps, the production company behind hits like “Stranger Things,” brings their expertise to the project, while Story Kitchen focuses on adapting non-traditional IPs for television and film.

As the streaming landscape continues to evolve, adaptations of beloved franchises like “Persona” offer fans new ways to experience their favorite stories. With a talented team behind the scenes, the “Persona” series is poised to captivate audiences and bring the world of video games to life in a whole new way.