The Lord of the Rings Star Andy Serkis is Working on a Sci-Fi Adaptation of The Odyssey for Audible
The Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis is working on a sci-fi version of The Odyssey, written by acclaimed author Adrian Tchaikovsky.
Andy Serkis, the renowned star of The Lord of the Rings, is currently developing a sci-fi adaptation of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, for Audible. The project, titled "Odysseus Rising," has been in development for years and is set to release on Audible's platform on February 25, 2027. Serkis will provide the voice for the entire narrative, reimagining the ancient Greek tale in a futuristic setting filled with spaceships, gods, and ruined worlds.
The story follows Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous journey home from Ilium, now a desolate and ruined world, while his ship, the Ithaca, faces constant threats from oligarchs and parasites. In this new version, Odysseus must find a way to bring his ship and crew back to Ithaca, despite the gods' opposition. Serkis is currently filming a prequel to The Lord of the Rings, The Hunt for Gollum, in New Zealand.
Despite the high-profile production of Christopher Nolan's IMAX adaptation of The Odyssey starring Tom Holland and Matt Damon, interest in Serkis' sci-fi adaptation remains strong, with the film still playing in theaters across the globe. Serkis expressed enthusiasm about bringing this timeless story into the future, praising the opportunity to voice both Homer's narrative and Adrian Tchaikovsky's adaptation.
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