FINALLY!!!
We’ve been waiting what feels like years for news about a possible series based on Rachel Smythe’s wonderful webcomic, “Lore Olympus.” A more modern and stylized view of the Greek pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, the Webtoon instantly became a huge success, telling the story of young Goddess Persephone and elder God Hades. It has EVERYTHING- humor, turmoil, love, and yes, even issues requiring trigger warnings.
Today, word officially hit that Prime Video has ordered an animated series based on “Lore Olympus.” It’ll come from Webtoon Productions, The Jim Henson Company, and Amazon MGM Studios. (This will actually be the first adult animated series for the Jim Henson Company!)
Julia Cooperman (Colony) will serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
“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,” Cooperman said.”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.”
“With stunning artwork, rich storytelling, and unforgettable characters, Lore Olympus and Rachel Smythe have built a passionate global fandom clamoring for more,” David Madden, President of Webtoon Productions, said. “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,” Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, said.
“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,” Melissa Wolfe, Head of Animation, Amazon MGM Studios, said. “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.”
And obviously it’s too soon to know anything about a possible voice cast, but we’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news. You can pick up bound copies of Smythe’s work on Amazon here.
