New Life Is Strange Cast
Prime Video's Life Is Strange Series Adds Five Key Cast as Filming Begins
Prime Video’s live-action “Life Is Strange” series has added five actors to the cast: Billy Barratt as Nathan, Emily Carey as Victoria Chase, Esther McGregor as Rachel Amber, Faly Rakotohavana as Warren, and Mia Isaac as Kate Marsh, joining previously announced leads Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins as Chloe and Max. The show follows Max, a photography student who discovers she can rewind time while trying to save Chloe, as the pair investigates the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student and uncovers a dark side to their town that leads to an unavoidable life-or-death choice. The adaptation is created by Charlie Covell, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Mackenzie Dohr writing and Karyn Kusama directing the first two episodes. Other cast members include Tom Cullen as Mark Jefferson, Leisha Hailey as Joyce Price, Raúl Castillo as David Madsen, and Owen Teague as Frank Bowers. Fan reaction has included criticism over Mia Isaac’s casting as Kate Marsh, with some viewers comparing the announced actress’s look to Kate’s depiction in the original game.
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Esther McGregor’s character, Rachel Amber, “does not appear directly in the Life is Strange game” yet remains “a vital part of the story,” with the adaptation potentially using flashbacks featuring Rachel and Chloe.
Variety’s report says preparations for filming are already underway for Amazon’s live-action Life is Strange adaptation.
Charlie Covell said he’s “a massive fan of the game” and called it “a huge honor to be adapting Life is Strange,” adding he’s “thrilled to be working with the incredible teams at Square Enix, Story Kitchen, and LuckyChap.”
Karyn Kusama will direct the first two episodes and also executive produce “under her Familystyle production banner,” per Variety.
The underlying game is described as being developed by Don’t Nod Entertainment and later Deck Nine, with Square Enix’s External Studios serving as publisher.
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