Legendary Is Developing an Adaptation of the Video Game LIFE IS STRANGE
Legendary Digital Studios and Square Enix have teamed up to adapt the hit video game Life Is Strange as a digital series. The game is an episodic, the story of which follows a photography enthusiast named Max Caulfield, “a high-school senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price. The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, which uncovers a dark side to life in their town, Arcadia Bay.”
The project is being developed and produced by Dmitri Johnson and Dan Jevons of dj2 Entertainment. They previously worked on an animated series called Skulls of the Shogun for Legendary-owned Nerdist Industries, as well as the upcoming film adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog for Sony Pictures.
Greg Siegel, senior vp of development and production for Legendary Digital Studios had this to say in a statement:
“Life is Strange really differs from what people think of gaming. Because there’s such a focus on character, there’s an emotional connection to the story that doesn’t happen with other games.”
This is an incredible game that you’ve gotta check out if you haven’t already. That’s also proven by the 75 Game of the Year awards that it’s won over the years including the BAFTA for best story, the Peabody Award, the Golden Joystick's Performance of the Year, and the Game Awards Games for Impact Award.
Life is Strange is definitely a game that has the potential to be a great series if it’s handled right. I’m not really familiar with the work of Johnson and Jevons, but I’m looking forward to seeing what they do with this franchise.