Netflix to Produce Live-Action Series Based on Hit Battle Royale Game PUBG

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Krafton announced on the 30th that it will partner with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to develop a live-action series based on its globally popular game IP, PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds).

Actor and director Donald Glover will serve as writer, director, lead actor, and executive producer for the series. Donald Glover previously won Emmy and Golden Globe awards for the series Atlanta, and his acting credits include Community. Stephen Glover will also serve as writer and executive producer.

Additional executive producers include Michael Schaefer, Chief Content Officer of Neon TV, Pam Oduyoevsky, Creative Partner at Guilgar Creative, Chang Tae-seok, CEO of LV3H, and Lee Su-jin, Vice President of LV3H.

LV3H, Krafton's entertainment subsidiary, will oversee the development and production of the series, driving the expansion of the PUBG IP into the film and television content space.

PUBG is one of the most well-known IPs in the gaming industry. The title propelled the battle royale genre to global popularity, and the original game ranks among the best-selling games of all time.

Krafton stated that further details about the series will be announced at a later date.

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