In a long-awaited announcement, Amazon MGM Studios has officially begun development on a live-action Mass Effect series, just in time for N7 Day, the annual celebration of BioWare’s popular sci-fi franchise. First reported by Variety and later confirmed by IGN, the news has sparked excitement among fans, though it was somewhat surprising that BioWare’s social channels, typically abuzz on N7 Day, didn’t make the announcement. This could be due to BioWare’s recent focus on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but nevertheless, Mass Effect fans have plenty to celebrate.
Shepard is back
The series will be written and executive produced by 10 Cloverfield Lane screenwriter Daniel Casey, with Mass Effect game director Michael Gamble and producer Avi Arad also attached. Arad, known for his work on the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action adaptation, is joining forces with Cedar Tree Productions’ Karim Zreik, who is working with Amazon MGM Studios under an exclusive production agreement.
So far, Amazon has only revealed that the show is “based on the best-selling sci-fi video game franchise from EA.” With details sparse, it remains to be seen whether the series will closely follow the plot of the original games or expand into new stories within the Mass Effect universe.
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The last major update on a Mass Effect adaptation came in 2021 when Amazon and EA were reportedly nearing a deal. The green light now arrives in the midst of a surge in video game adaptations, suggesting that Amazon MGM Studios aims to bring Mass Effect to life for a broad audience, capitalizing on both fans of the games and viewers drawn to ambitious sci-fi storytelling.
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