Lore Olympus is one of the biggest comic book hits of the past few years. And now, the WEBTOON behemoth is getting an animated TV series adaptation from WEBTOON Productions and The Jim Henson Company.
“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 Julia Cooperman, showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the project, via press release.”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.”
Created by Rachel Smythe, Lore Olympus is an adult, romance-heavy take on the Olympian gods — specifically “The Taking of Persphone.” Since release, Lore Olympus has amassed 1.8 billion views, and multiple sold-out print editions.
“With stunning artwork, rich storytelling, and unforgettable characters, Lore Olympus and Rachel Smythe have built a passionate global fandom clamoring for more,” said David Madden, President of WEBTOON Productions. “Lore Olympus is a title that will continue to speak to readers for generations, and this new animated adaptation will bring the story to more fans around the world in a new format. Together with the creative powerhouses we have in our partners at Prime Video, The Jim Henson Company, and showrunner Julia Cooperman, we’re thrilled to kick off 2026 with this incredible project.”
“Through her beautiful and creative Lore Olympus, Rachel Smythe has created a new approach to the Greek myth of Persephone that is as relevant today as ever, and features the kind of vibrant world building that we find deeply inspiring. It is a true privilege to be partnering with WEBTOON on one of their most popular titles, which marks The Jim Henson Company’s first-ever adult animated series,” said Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company and an executive producer on the show.
“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,” said 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.”
That’s a lot of quotes, so here’s a picture! No release date or cast have been announced at this time.
[Editor’s Note: At first I accidentally wrote “cats” instead of “cast” above, and I’d like to clarify that additionally no cats have been announced at this time.]
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