Hit WEBTOON webcomic Lore Olympus has been ordered as an animated adult series by Prime Video, bringing the insanely popular story by Rachel Smythe to the screen. Coming from WEBTOON Productions and The Jim Henson Company, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The romance story by Smythe premiered on WEBTOON in 2018 and completed in 2024. Its stylistic art and story-building retells the tale of Persephone, a legendary story from Greek mythology. The hit webcomic has garnered 1.8 billion views and was the first title to win an Eisner, Harvey, and Ringo award for Best Webcomic/Digital Book in the same year. Lore Olympus has also been adapted into a graphic novel format, available in most large book and graphic novel retailers.
Julia Cooperman serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. David Madden and Sydney Bright of WEBTOON Productions, along with Aron Levitz, are executive producers. For The Jim Henson Company, Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford serve as executive producers. Henson’s Delaney Shiokari serves as executive in charge of the production.
The WEBTOON summary is as follows:
“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’s never been told before.”
Check out some quotes below by some of the writers, producers, and executives:
Julia Cooperman
“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. “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.”
David Madden
“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.”
Lisa Henson
“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.
Melissa Wolfe
“’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.”
This only goes to show how webcomics can really hit it big. Congratulations to Rachel Smythe for the way her story, Lore Olympus, has exploded into mainstream.
