Audible Launches Andy Weir's 'Exoplanet' Nov. 5
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- Audible sets a Nov. 5 launch for 'Exoplanet,' an original sci-fi audio drama available exclusively to its members or for individual purchase.
- Andy Weir serves as executive producer of 'Exoplanet' and praises Benjamin Percy’s script for turning a time-spanning survival puzzle into an experience that ‘you have to hear,’ not see.
- Benjamin Percy wrote the full-cast audio drama 'Exoplanet,' crafting a story where separated crew members must communicate across centuries to survive on a deadly exoplanet.
- Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo lead the cast as crew members stranded in different eras of the same alien world, with Mackie playing Chief Engineer Jeff Shaw.
- Skywalker Sound handles sound design for 'Exoplanet,' while Rob Cairns composes the original score, enhancing the immersive, timeline-crossing narrative.
- Marshall Lewy, Audible’s head of content for North America, says 'Exoplanet' builds on the success of Weir’s earlier works while offering something new tailored specifically for audio.
Why it matters: With over 7 million audiobook sales of Weir’s titles on Audible and two major film adaptations under Amazon’s belt, 'Exoplanet' represents a strategic bet on premium, science-driven audio originals that leverage existing fanbases and high-end production to differentiate in a crowded entertainment market.
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