Amazon Prime Video Adapts 'Life Is Strange' Videogame Franchise
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Amazon Prime Video is developing a television series based on the 'Life Is Strange' videogame franchise. The show, which follows a photography student who discovers she can rewind time, has announced its cast, including leads Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins. Production is underway with a team of experienced executive producers.
Facts First
- Amazon Prime Video is developing a 'Life Is Strange' TV series adaptation first reported in September 2025.
- The plot follows Max, a photography student who discovers she can rewind time while saving her childhood best friend Chloe.
- Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins are the previously announced leads.
- Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, and Owen Teague have been cast in supporting roles.
- Charlie Covell is the creator, executive producer, and showrunner; Karyn Kusama will direct the first two episodes.
What Happened
Amazon Prime Video is developing a television series adaptation of the 'Life Is Strange' videogame franchise. The series was first reported to be in development at Prime Video in September 2025. The official logline states the show follows Max, a photography student who discovers she can rewind time while saving her childhood best friend Chloe. The plot involves Max and Chloe investigating the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student and uncovering a dark side to their town, leading to an impossible life or death choice. Supporting cast members have been announced: Tom Cullen will play Max's teacher, Mark Jefferson; Leisha Hailey will play Chloe's mother, Joyce Price; Raúl Castillo will play Chloe's stepfather, David Madsen; and Owen Teague will play a local drug dealer, Frank Bowers.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of the 'Life Is Strange' games, this adaptation may bring the story and characters to a new medium. The involvement of experienced producers and a cast with notable credits suggests a serious production effort. The series could introduce the franchise's themes of choice, consequence, and supernatural mystery to a broader audience.
What's Next
The series is in development with a production team in place. Charlie Covell is the creator, executive producer, and showrunner. Mackenzie Dohr is a writer and executive producer. Karyn Kusama will direct the first two episodes and executive produce. Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson will executive produce via Story Kitchen. Jen Roskind, Dani Gorin, and Natalie Berkus (of LuckyChap) are executive producers. The series is from Square Enix, Story Kitchen, and LuckyChap, with Amazon MGM Studios producing. The project appears to be moving forward with casting and key creative roles established.