Amazon Prime Video has reportedly greenlit a live-action television series adaptation of the popular “Life Is ⁣Strange” video game ⁤franchise, as reported by Variety.

Charlie Covell, known for her work on “Kaos” ⁤and “Humans,” will serve as ⁤writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson will also executive produce the series.

Storyline

The series will center on Max, a photography student who discovers she possesses the ability too rewind time. This power emerges as she⁣ attempts to save her childhood friend, Chloe. Together, they investigate the‍ disappearance of a classmate, uncovering a dark undercurrent within their town and ‍facing a life-altering⁣ decision.

Franchise Success and Production History

The original “Life Is Strange” game, released in 2015, garnered positive reviews and award nominations.By 2023, the game had reached over 20 million ⁣players worldwide. Square Enix has as released a prequel,sequel,and standalone title,expanding the universe.

The⁢ project is a⁤ collaboration between‍ Square Enix, Story Kitchen, LuckyChap, ⁢and Amazon MGM Studios. A previous attempt at a TV adaptation, spearheaded by Legendary Television,⁣ did not progress beyond the advancement stage.

Amazon’s‍ expanding Game-to-TV Portfolio

amazon is actively developing multiple television series based on video game properties, including adaptations of “Tomb Raider,” “Mass Effect,” “Wolfenstein,” “Warhammer 40,000,” and “God of War”.