Get ready for a high-octane thrill ride this Autumn as cult hit, action game Furi gets a kick-ass TV adaptation thanks to Midnight Embers. The brand-new sci-fi miniseries is set to arrive on digital this November.
Blending gritty realism with the stylised visual identity of the game, Furi launches us headlong into future worlds with striking settings, bringing an amazing mix of stunning sci-fi, mesmerising martial arts, adrenaline-pumping action and a thrilling narrative to the screen. Imagine a Cyberpunk universe fused with John Wick and Samurai Jack and you have Furi, a mind-bending, pulse pounding adventure.
Developed in close collaboration with its creators The Game Bakers, this captivating, action-filled series remains faithful to the source material, but expands the emotional and psychological depth of the characters. And of course, it wouldn’t be Furi without its adrenaline pumping soundtrack, the miniseries features game cult favourites such as Carpenter Brut, Danger and The Toxic Avenger, whose track My Only Chance has more than 14 million streams.
With millions of downloads, the immensely popular game has achieved cult status, Games Spot said it ‘lures you in with a cool lead character and a powerful soundtrack… but it’s the journey to become a better fighter that defines the experience… disparate components are potent and leave an unforgettable impression that you won’t forget’ and thanks to new DLC content in 2022 and 2023, the game has seen another resurgence, creating an even wider fan base amongst gamers of all ages. Now isthe perfect time to experience Furi in its new incarnation when it hits screens on 8 November 2025.
Enter Furiand meet The Rider, a lone warrior, who after years of incarceration – in an otherworldly, mystical prison – has been freed by a mysterious figure known as The Voice. He must now battle his way through surreal worlds and brutal environments – each ruled by a powerful Guardian hiding deeper truths. Our protagonist confronts each of his formidable captors as he faces the ultimate mission: to save his species from extinction.
Through the series we’re introduced to more brave warriors, all with their own demons, in a universe where everyone is fighting for their own version of justice and the line between hero and villain is blurred. The warriors are driven by purpose: freedom, redemption, pride, power, love. Each believes their battle is a duty, but who defines what’s right and wrong?
Showrunner, writer and lead actor Barty Shepherd (The Moment Trap: The Lennon Dream, Next Big Thing, Sinners Haven), joins producer Lucy Miles at the helm of Furi. Miles brings a strong visual eye from her work on gallery shoots for major titles across Amazon, Netflix and Apple, while Shepherd’s background spans acting and martial arts, including multiple principal supporting roles on Amazon Prime and Channel 4, as well as performing martial arts at the London Royal Opera House.
The series stars a stunning cast of young acting talent, with stellar martial arts and stunt credentials: Yanick Ghanty is The Voice (Hullraisers, The Dumping Ground , The Impact 50), James Unsworth is The Chain and The Hand (Dark Shadows, Doctor Who), Julian London as The Line (The Secret, Hillcorn Park, Roller Squad), Olivia Jannesson is The Song (Alone on County Road), Ermar Alexander is The Line (Ten of Swords, Outlands, Croix: The Prequel, stunt work in The Marvels, fight choreography in Hobbs & Shaw, Star Wars) Fabio Miale is The Edge (The Gunslinger, Pagan Warrior, Scarecrow’s Revenge), Tamaira Hesson is The Beat (The Madam, Lockwood & Co., Angel City) and Charlie Griffiths is The Star (Dead Hot the Gathering).
