Amazon Prime Video has officially approved a live-action “Life Is Strange” TV series, according to Variety . The live-action adaptation of the Life Is Strange video game franchise is being scripted and showrunner by Charlie Covell, who also serves as executive producer. A screen adaptation of the franchise that carries the same name.
Charlie wrote the 2015 road-trip dramedy Burn Burn Burn, Banana and Humans. Their most acclaimed work came with The End of the F*ing World (2017–2019), the darkly comic yet heartfelt adaptation of Charles Forsman’s graphic novel. Netflix’s Kaos in 2024.
At the center is Max Caulfield, a photography student who discovers she can rewind time. With that power comes tough choices. Every decision can shift events in unexpected ways, leading to multiple outcomes.
Max reconnects with her childhood friend, Chloe Price, and together they search for a missing student named Rachel Amber. What begins as a mystery quickly becomes a deeply emotional journey about friendship, loss, and fate.
Released in 2018 as a free standalone episode, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit introduced players to Chris Eriksen—a young boy with a vivid imagination who retreats into superhero fantasies to deal with the challenges of his home life. The short game also served as a narrative bridge to Life Is Strange 2.
In 2021, Life Is Strange: True Color was released Developed by Deck Nine, True Colors introduced a new protagonist: Alex Chen. Gifted with the supernatural ability to feel and manipulate emotions, Alex arrives in the small town of Haven Springs to reconnect with her brother Gabe. When tragedy strikes, she sets out to uncover the truth. in 2024,“Life Is Strange: Double Exposure,” was released with Max once again leading the narrative.”
The platform’s pipeline of game-based series features Wolfenstein, Mass Effect, warhammer 40000, and God of War (which was officially approved in 2022).
Nick Pepper told reporters, “We’re so excited for our global Prime Video customers to experience the dynamic world of ‘Life Is Strange.’” “The series is in wonderful hands with Charlie Covell, who has crafted a deeply captivating story based on the iconic video game. Charlie, and their fantastic collaborators at LuckyChap, Story Kitchen, and Square Enix, are the perfect team to deliver a monumental adaptation that will captivate devoted fans and new audiences alike.”