Persona Live-Action Show Reportedly in the Works at Netflix
Netflix is developing a live-action television adaptation of SEGA’s Persona franchise, according to reports from Variety. The series will be written and showrun by Christopher Monfette, a writer and producer known for acclaimed television work including 12 Monkeys, Star Trek: Picard, and VisionQuest. The project also features producers Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Robert Atwood from 21 Laps Entertainment.
The adaptation announcement comes as the long-running Persona franchise continues to expand across multiple media platforms. The timing aligns with the recent announcement of Persona 6 at this month’s Xbox Games Showcase, reflecting the franchise’s ongoing momentum in the gaming industry. With millions of dedicated fans worldwide, the IP represents a valuable property for television adaptation as the industry increasingly turns to established video game franchises for series development.
The live-action format offers an opportunity to adapt Persona’s distinctive blend of supernatural mystery, deep character narratives, and stylized storytelling to television audiences. The show’s development by established television creatives and producers suggests Netflix is committed to bringing the franchise’s core elements to viewers both familiar with the games and new to the Persona universe. This adaptation continues the broader trend of major video game properties receiving commitments across streaming platforms.