Mass Effect, the popular RPG franchise by BioWare, will make its leap to the small screen as Amazon MGM Studios will turn it into a series for Prime Video. This was reported by Variety, one of the most recognized outlets in film and television.
What do we know about Amazon's new Mass Effect series?
According to Variety, Amazon has reached an agreement to produce a new television series based on Mass Effect. This production will be made by Amazon MGM Studios, Amazon's team focused on creating original productions for Prime Video.
According to the source, the person in charge of writing and producing the series will be Daniel Casey (Fast & Furious 9). However, Casey will not be alone in this mission; Karim Zreik from Cedar Tree Productions, Michael Gamble from Electronic Arts, and Ari Arad will also be involved in the project.
This last detail could raise some concerns among fans, as Ari Arad has been involved in video game adaptations that have not been well received, such as the Borderlands and Uncharted movies. He has also worked on superhero adaptations like Iron Man, Ghost Rider, and the 2006 Blade series.
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Has there been a Mass Effect movie?
With this series, Amazon MGM Studios will be the first company to create a film or television adaptation of Mass Effect. It’s worth mentioning that attempts to bring BioWare and Electronic Arts' franchise to these formats have been made for over a decade.
In May 2010, it was confirmed that Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros, and Electronic Arts were working on a film adaptation of Mass Effect. Initially, it was expected to tell an original story, but later it was announced it would be based on the events of the first game in the series.
From June 2011 onward, the project was left in limbo, leading many to assume it was canceled.
In 2021, rumors emerged about a new Mass Effect series after reports surfaced that Amazon was negotiating to acquire the adaptation rights. However, no further news was heard on the matter until now.
What is Mass Effect?
Mass Effect is a series of role-playing and action video games developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Set in a sci-fi future, the saga follows Commander Shepard, an elite soldier tasked with saving the galaxy from an alien threat.
The franchise has captivated many with its combination of space exploration, tactical combat, and deep character interaction. Players can make choices that affect the story's development and the characters’ fates, and the decisions made in each game can have repercussions in subsequent entries, creating a unique and highly engaging narrative experience.
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