Variety: Netflix Developing Live-Action Persona Series
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Key Points:
- Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the Persona video game series from Atlus, with Christopher Monfette serving as executive producer, showrunner, and writer.
- The series will be executive produced by Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment, alongside other producers including Sega's Toru Nakahara.
- Persona is a spinoff of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, with its first game released in 1996; the franchise includes notable titles like Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5.
- Recent and upcoming releases include Persona 3 Reload (2024) and Persona 4 Revival (scheduled for 2027), with Persona 6 currently in development for multiple platforms.
- The Persona series has expanded beyond games into various spin-offs and adaptations, highlighting its popularity and cultural impact.
