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‘Persona’ Live-Action TV Adaptation in the Works at Netflix, 21 Laps & Story Kitchen to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix is developing a live-action TV series based on the popular video game franchise Persona.

By · Published June 30, 2026 at 03:33 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026 at 20:16 UTC

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  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 4.
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Source diversity sample: Hypebeast · Yahoo · IGN · Kotaku · Polygon.com · Variety.

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📍 The outcome

Netflix, 21 Laps, and Story Kitchen reportedly worked on a live-action television adaptation of Persona. The project involved a showrunner from Star Trek: Picard and director Shawn Levy.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 58d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

Netflix is reportedly producing a live-action TV series based on the Persona video game franchise. The project is being developed in collaboration with 21 Laps and Story Kitchen. According to coverage from IGN, Yahoo, Kotaku, Polygon.com and Variety, the series will be helmed by a showrunner who previously worked on Star Trek: Picard. Coverage does not yet specify the exact details of the plot or the cast.

The coverage emphasizes the involvement of notable production companies and creative talent. IGN and Variety highlight the showrunner's background with Star Trek: Picard. Kotaku mentions the involvement of the director of Deadpool and a writer from Star Trek: Picard. Polygon.com and Variety specify the collaboration between Netflix, 21 Laps, and Story Kitchen.

What to watch next: Details about the plot, cast, and release date have not been announced. Coverage does not yet specify whether the series will adapt specific games in the franchise or create an original story.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 66d ago.

Questions people are asking

Who is producing the Persona live-action TV series?

Netflix, 21 Laps, and Story Kitchen are producing the Persona live-action TV series.

Who is the showrunner for the Persona live-action TV series?

The showrunner is a Star Trek: Picard alum, according to coverage from IGN and Variety.

What creative talent is involved in the Persona live-action TV series?

The director of Deadpool and a writer from Star Trek: Picard are involved in the project, according to coverage from Kotaku.

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