Andy Weir Revives Radio Plays in New Audible Thriller "Exoplanet"
When a quantum glitch splits a starship, its crew must survive on a hostile exoplanet across three timelines.
When a quantum glitch splits a starship, its crew must survive on a hostile exoplanet across three timelines. That’s the premise of Andy Weir’s new Audible Original, a seven‑episode audio drama that turns the old art of radio plays into a modern survival thriller. Weir, best‑known for The Martian and Project Hail Mary, is executive producing the show after Audible approached him with the idea.
He had long wanted to revive full‑cast audio dramas, listening to classics like The Lone Ranger and Sherlock Holmes. Now, with a team led by comic writer Benjamin Percy, he’s turned that dream into a concrete project. The series pulls in a star‑studied cast—Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo—while Skywalker Sound supplies immersive acoustic elements.
The format invites listeners to fill in the gaps, making them co‑authors of the story’s tense, time‑shifting journey. Exoplanet drops Nov. 5, 2026 on Audible. As the planet’s deadly timelines unfold, listeners will feel the weight of survival and the thrill of time travel. The release marks a bold step for audio drama, blending classic radio storytelling with today’s portable listening culture.
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Original publication: 6 November 2026 03:30
