#lis series

[thealexchen]

If the Life is Strange show is set in 2027 (or whenever it releases) instead of 2013, then that means Max and Chloe would be born in... 2008-2009.

I... do not like the idea of this. They'd be younger than Daniel Diaz. Are we really ready to see Tiktok dances and bad 2020s slang at Blackwell? I just want them to stay in 2013 as cringe Zillennials forever 😭😭😭

[augustisnotonline]

im SO scared for the lis tv series because what if they make them all straight😐what if they make CHLOE straight😐what if they completely change the story and ignore the whole point of the game😐what if they end up giving Max a whole new love interest😐what if they make Nathan a "good" person😐WHAT IF THEY DONT SAVE KATE😐what if they add a completely unnecessary sex scene😐

terrified is an understatement after the initial excitement wore off.

[canonqueercharacters]

The canon queer character of the day is:

Alexandra “Alex” Chen from Life is Strange: True Colors, who is bisexual.

[hard-times-paramore]

Are the Life is Strange devs just like "eew men"? I like men :(

[thealexchen]

Is life is strange actually getting a tv adaption???

I seriously doubt it I stand corrected, it's really happening! See my reblog below!

Yes, it's been officially confirmed after 9 years of silence, but I'm still nervous about it actually happening. Considering LiS's very distinct plot structure, choice-based narrative, and writing, I really don't think it would make for an effective TV series. Video game adaptations are just barely entering mainstream TV-- The Last of Us was an exceptionally well-written and acted game, and it only took until season 2 (adapting the much more mixed second game) for critical reception to start souring. LiS1 was inspired by television and followed an episodic format, so it feels weird to adapt it back into television.

And then, where do you go from there?? Would season 2 try to adapt Double Exposure after a 10 year time skip? Or would they turn the comics into a show instead? Do they adapt BtS too? Would the producers even want to adapt LiS2 in today's political climate and its still mixed reception? Does True Colors just get left behind? This really exposes how messy and unplanned the series was.

This video by Noer sums up all the various news put out since 2016 until the official confirmation today, if you're interested.

[thealexchen]

Do you have any fancast for LIS even if it’s just for fun/don’t think it’ll happen? My niche one just for fun is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan for Chloe because I think she can do comedy and grief well and could capture Chloe’s abrasive but still caring side

Hey, that's an awesome pick! She was hilarious in Never Have I Ever and Turning Red.

I've never understood why people lose their minds when adaptations cast outside the original character's race (besides racism), because casting directors are never looking for a visual match, but an actor who will embody the character's personality and motivations. Plus, Chloe herself was voiced by two half-Asian actors (Ashly Burch is half Thai, and Rhianna DeVries is half Filipina), so why not?

I'm not a huge fan of the current fancasts on social media, like why are y'all trying to cast a 27 year old to play high school aged Max 💀 Ever Anderson at least is 18. But ideally, I'd really like to see unknown, actual teenage actors in these roles. They could even cast 16-17 year olds to let them age into the roles more slowly if they get a second season. Life is Strange has always had an indie spirit and has always been great at scoping out unknown or rising talent, and I think the show should follow that and give a handful of young actors their big break, especially if they have a limited budget. LiS was one of Ashly's breakout performances for venturing into more dramatic territory. I think keeping the actors young also places them more believably in a high school setting, as well as heightening the danger they face with the storm and dark room. They're still teenagers with explosive adolescent emotions.

Back in like 2020, my fancasts for Sean and Lyla before they aged out of the roles would've been Michael Cimino (Love, Victor) and Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever). Like, this Tiktok just radiates Lyla's playful, outgoing energy.

Thanks for asking, this was fun!

[canonqueercharacters]

The canon queer character of the day is:

Sean Diaz from Life is Strange 2, who is bisexual.

[canonqueercharacters]

The canon queer character of the day is:

Finnegan “Finn” McNamara from Life is Strange 2, who is pansexual.