Video game company Sega, new from the success of live-action Sonic Movies aim to adapt more games to movies and TV shows. Specifically, Sega says it’s an early stage to create a live-action film adaptation of an Atlus game like this: Persona When Shin Megami Tensei..
Sega has this little news IGN, Tell the outlets that it wants to expand the way it tells the story, and plans to make this a big part of its business strategy. In other words, some recent live-action game adaptations have raked in huge amounts of money at box office revenues, Including original ones Sonic movieAnd it wants to keep that money train running.
JRPG franchise Persona It seems that it may be the first game to receive live-action treatment as part of an initiative focused on new adaptations of Sega.
“The world of Atlas is full of high dramas, cutting-edge styles, and fascinating characters,” says live-action lead producer Toru Nakahara. Sonic Head of entertainment production for movies and Sega. “A story like from” Persona The franchise has struck a chord with our fans and has the opportunity to expand folklore that no one has ever seen or played. “
“Together, Sega and Atlas are working to bring these stories and the world to life through new media and for a new audience,” added Nakaharaon.
Of course, this early Sega didn’t say much else about when to expect these projects, what they would look like, who was involved in the production, and where they would end up. did.All Sega said IGN It was that we are currently discussing future adaptations with various studios and producers.
However, with over 200 streaming services and channels, we are anxious to eliminate as much content as possible to keep growing subscribers. It’s not hard to see the future where Amazon or Hulu are interested in live-action series bases.In a popular franchise like Persona..
Kotaku I contacted Sega and asked if there were any other details for the company to share about any of its projects.
You can add any possibility Persona For TV shows and movies Increasing list of adaptations for the video game you are currently working on..In Hollywood in recent years, established IPs and franchises produce movies and programs, and Video games are soon The latest place for producers to dig for the next blockbuster.
On the other hand, if all this story Persona The movie is excited about you going back and playing the original JRPG game, Sega will be re-released Persona 3, 4, When Five Basically on all platforms Including switch..