A modern, romantic reimagining of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, witness what the gods do... after dark. The friendships and the lies, the gossip and the wild parties, and of course, forbidden love. Because it turns out, the gods aren't so different from us after all, especially when it comes to their problems. Stylish and immersive, this is one of mythology's greatest stories - The Taking of Persephone - as it has never been told before.
Julia Cooperman developed the series. She will executive produce with David Madden, Sydney Bright, Aron Levitz, Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford. Amazon MGM Studios, The Jim Henson Company and Webtoon Productions will produce.
"I am beyond thrilled to partner with Prime Video, The Jim Henson Company, and Webtoon on the series adaptation of Rachel Smythe's wildly popular webcomic, Lore Olympus," said Cooperman. "My fascination with Greek mythology has spanned grade-school libraries and college seminars. Reading Lore Olympus, I was reminded of the enduring power of these tales, which echo through so much of our modern-day storytelling. We can't wait to share this frisky, soulful, and timely reimagining of Persephone and Hades' story with new audiences and longtime readers alike."
"Lore Olympus redefined what mythology can look and feel like for a new generation, and we're thrilled to bring this beloved story to our global Prime Video audience," added Melissa Wolfe, Head of Animation, Amazon MGM Studios. "Julia's vision, combined with Rachel Smythe's iconic world and our extraordinary collaborators at Webtoon Productions and The Jim Henson Company, makes this an exciting addition to Prime Video's growing animation slate."
