Amazon/MGM has revealed the first trailer and confirmed the premiere date for the upcoming series, ‘Earth Abides’. Based on the novel by George R. Stewart, the sci-fi series, ‘Earth Abides’ will be released on December 1, 2024, on MGM+ in the US, and later on Prime Video in a few selected territories.
In the series, when a plague of extraordinary ferocity sweeps across the globe, the human species is nearly extinct. In the aftermath, as the huge machine of human civilization gradually and inevitably fails, just a few shattered survivors endure to fight the slide into extinction.
Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series comes from MGM+ Studios and executive producers Kearie Peak and Lighthouse Productions’ Michael Phillips and Juliana Maio. The series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish”, Leah Gibson as Ann, and Jessica Frances Dukes as Emma.
The leading character of “Ish,” is a brilliant but solitary young geologist living a semi-isolated life who awakens from a coma only to find that there is no one left alive but him. A plague of unprecedented virulence has swept the globe, and yes, there are a few scattered survivors, but there are no rules. His mission is to discover the difference between sanctuary and survival, as well as to open his heart to love, in order to find purpose in his existence when the great machine of civilization collapsed.
The remaining cast includes Aaron Tveit as Charlie, the handsome leader of a new group of travelers. A natural charmer, he hides a threatening nature that only Ish seems to be able to see. Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll is Jorge, A civil engineer in his native Venezuela, Jorge finds his purpose once more amongst the San Lupo community. Elyse Levesque is playing Maurine, who is beautiful but troubled. Used to a life of wealth and sophistication, past traumas have left her despondent. Luisa D’Oliveira is Molly, a doctor with deep-rooted strength and directness. Molly is a supportive and dependable force within the community, helping many through their struggles while hiding her own. Birkett Turton is Ezra, a former music club owner full of personality. Everything about him sets Ish on edge. Hilary McCormack is Jean, once a mesmerizing musician and singer who is now a loving mother and recovering addict. Jenna Berman is playing Evie, a young autistic woman with radiant beauty who finds peace in art.
The series is based on the novel by George R. Stewart, which is published by Harper Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Oscar®-winner Michael Phillips (The Sting), along with Juliana Maio and Kearie Peak, serve as executive producers. Komarnicki serves as writer and showrunner. Additional writers include Karen Janszen, Tony Spiridakis, Evan Hart, and Kyle Stephen.