EXCLUSIVE: MGM+ has solid Jessica Frances Dukes (Ozark) as the feminine lead reverse Alexander Ludwig in Earth Abides, a restricted collection that guarantees to supply an imaginative new tackle George R. Stewart’s basic sci-fi novel of the identical title.
Dukes will star as Emma reverse Ludwig’s Ish. Emma is the polar reverse of Ish and is described as fearless in physique and thoughts, who’s the heartbeat of the brand new world they got down to construct. Loss has taught her two issues: that life and ache are endlessly intertwined and, in the long run, we’re not outlined by what we have now acquired however somewhat by what we have now given away.
Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), Earth Abides depicts how a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe and all however wipes out the human race. Within the aftermath, as the good machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, just a few shattered survivors stay to wrestle in opposition to the slide into extinction.
Manufacturing on Earth Abides begins April 8 in Vancouver for a premiere on MGM+ in late 2024.
Oscar winner Michael Phillips (The Sting), together with Juliana Maio and Kearie Peak, function govt producers. Further writers embody Karen Janszen, Tony Spiridakis, Evan Hart, and Kyle Stephen. Bronwen Hughes is directing the pilot and episode 2. Rachel Leiterman will direct episodes 3 and 4, and Stephen Campanelli will direct episodes 5 and 6.
Dukes will be seen starring in Mission Greenlight and Grey Matter, each function movies on Max, in addition to in a supporting position within the Paramount function Organ Path. She is represented by Schachter Leisure, Modern Artists, and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin, & Dunham.