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Netflix is Adapting a Live-Action Persona Series Per Report
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the Persona franchise, with Christopher Monfette attached as writer and showrunner. The project is being executive produced by 21 Laps and SEGA's Toru Nakahara, though details about which Persona game it will adapt remain scarce.
Evening Reading - July 30, 2026
This article rounds up various gaming news items from July 30, 2026. Highlights include a live-action Persona adaptation for Netflix, a fall 2026 release window for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, and SECI Interactive warning of staffing decisions after Microsoft pulled out of publishing Project Fantasy. It also touches on esports events like EVO 2026 for 2XKO and mentions updates for games like Battlefield 6 and Turok: Origin.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article touches on two separate AI-related news items: the Trump administration lifting export controls on Anthropic's AI models, and Netflix recreating Gene Wilder's voice using AI for a project. These developments highlight ongoing discussions and applications of artificial intelligence in technology and media.
Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show
Netflix has reportedly used artificial intelligence to replicate the voice of the late Gene Wilder for a new reality show. The use of AI for voice cloning in media is becoming an increasingly debated topic.
One Piece season 3 celebrates end of production with cast photo featuring new series regular Vivi
Netflix's live-action One Piece season 3 has officially wrapped production, with a new cast photo released featuring the main Straw Hat crew and new series regular Vivi. The upcoming season will adapt the Alabasta arc and is expected to premiere around Spring 2027. Several new cast members have been promoted to series regulars, including Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 fan has a compelling theory that points to an early bloodbath
A fan theory suggests that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 might feature an early 'bloodbath' similar to the first act of Cyberpunk 2077, potentially killing off the initially introduced characters. This theory posits that the true main cast is hidden in plain sight on the show's first poster. While some agree with the brutal nature of Night City, others doubt the early demise of the new quartet due to available footage.
Persona live-action show in the works at Netflix, and the Joker fan-casting has already begun
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the Persona RPG franchise, with Christopher Monfette attached to write and Shawn Levy producing. While details are scarce, the adaptation is expected to draw heavily from the popular Persona 5. Fans have already begun speculating about casting, with Tom Holland being a popular fan choice for the role of Joker.
Persona could be getting the Netflix live action treatment, which means, oh no, Americans will be making it
A live-action Netflix adaptation of Atlus's Persona RPG series is reportedly in development, with Stranger Things production company 21 Laps and game-to-film specialists Story Kitchen attached. Christopher Monfette will serve as writer and showrunner, with Sega's Toru Nakahara as an executive producer. This news comes as Persona 5 has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 10 million copies, and with Persona 6 recently revealed.
We finally got our first good look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, and I hate to break it to you but I don't think this one's gonna have a happy ending either
Netflix has released the first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, which is set to premiere this fall. The trailer showcases intense action and introduces new characters like Weak, D, Talia, and Roman, hinting at another potentially tragic ending for the anime series. The article also touches upon the anticipation for CD Projekt Red's next game in the Cyberpunk universe.
Netflix's Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2 gets a first trailer, starring a character with perhaps the biggest death-flag of all time
Netflix has released the first trailer for Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2, showcasing new characters and their journey through Night City. The trailer features intense action and emotional trauma, with a distinct retro anime visual style. The previous season was a critical and commercial success, setting high expectations for this follow-up.
I wasn't convinced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners could have a sadder ending until I read its writer's other pitches—and boy did we get off easy
This article discusses alternative, darker endings considered for the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, as revealed by writer Bartosz Sztybor. One proposed ending involved David's consciousness being transferred into a robot for corporate wars, which was deemed too grim and existential horror. Ultimately, the writer and producer opted for the heartbreaking conclusion present in the final version to preserve the emotional impact.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 mantis blade slices its way out of Netflix's doors this autumn, with a fresh crew of tech-infused Night City dwellers
The second season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime is set to release this autumn, with Netflix and CD Projekt Red revealing a new cast of characters. The series, animated by Trigger, will follow a fresh crew in Night City and is described as a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. The new season will feature characters like Weak Kingsley, D, Roman Carax, and Talia Yang.
Evening Metaverse
The second trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has achieved nearly 600 million views, setting a new record. In separate news, Netflix is now requiring each user profile to be linked to a unique email address.
Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour to reunite as father and daughter in a new Netflix series…
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, known for their roles in Stranger Things, are reuniting for a new thriller series on Netflix. The show, loosely based on Paul Warner's novel A Spy in the Blood, will feature Harbour as a disgraced FBI agent and Brown as his estranged daughter, an FBI agent who goes missing. Jack Thorne will serve as showrunner, with A24 producing the untitled project.
Netflix Unhinged Is an Interactive Horror Game Where Your Phone Is Both a Controller and a Lifeline
Netflix is launching Unhinged, an interactive horror game set to release on June 30, 2026. The game utilizes a TV for display and a mobile phone as both a controller and a lifeline, with players physically moving their phones to control the protagonist. The cast includes Zoë Kravitz, Sadie Sink, and Troy Baker, and the game features two modes: Story Mode and a more challenging Standard Mode.
Millie Bobby Brown made a "secret pact" with the Stranger Things creators and was told the "true…
Millie Bobby Brown revealed that she and the creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, share a secret understanding of the true ending to her character Eleven's story. While the finale left Eleven's fate ambiguous, Brown confirmed she knows the definitive truth, though she has not shared it with anyone, not even her husband. The article also touches on fan theories surrounding the finale and the status of related projects like Stranger Things: Tales From '85.
Move over, Luffy – an all-girl One Piece special is heading to Netflix this July, focusing on Nami and Robin
Netflix has announced that the One Piece Heroines special, focusing on Nami and Robin, will be released worldwide on July 11. The special adapts stories from the One Piece novel Heroines, with Nami's segment revolving around a fashion designer and her new shoes. This release follows the announcement of a new live-action One Piece series remake.
The One Piece remake won't recast Luffy, as iconic voice actor says "it has truly renewed my spirit"
The upcoming One Piece remake will feature the original voice actor for Monkey D. Luffy, Mayumi Tanaka. Tanaka expressed that the decision has renewed her spirit, indicating her continued dedication to the iconic role.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 gets another tease, and it might reveal a key detail about the long-awaited anime's…
Netflix has teased the upcoming second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, with a new poster and the promise of a trailer on June 29. Fans are speculating that a stylized "II" in the title might hint at a 2071 setting, potentially making the new season a prequel. The anime will feature a fresh story and new characters in Night City.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 review: "Better in basically every way compared to its first season"
Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 is an improvement over its first season, particularly in its handling of Zuko's arc and the introduction of Toph. However, the condensed narrative struggles to develop the chemistry between Aang and Katara and suffers from pacing issues and inconsistent visual effects, raising concerns for future seasons.
