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Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo reveal why they joined Andy Weir's sci-fi audio drama 'Exoplanet' (interview)

We hooked up with Mackie, DeBose, and Lequizamo to learn more about this renaissance of audio dramas and what attracted them to board Weir's sci-fi thriller.

Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo reveal why they joined Andy Weir's sci-fi audio drama 'Exoplanet' (interview)

Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo joined the audacious sci-fi audio drama Exoplanet due to its captivating genre and talented cast. Mackie, a fan of sci-fi from early childhood, voices Chief Engineer Jeff Shaw. DeBose, a newcomer to audio dramas, voices First Officer Becca Bang. Leguizamo, influenced by classic radio dramas, portrays Science Officer Logan Bowers.

Exoplanet, a Audible Original 7-episode series, follows the crew of a starship crash-landing on an exoplanet, each arriving in a different era. The trio hopes to revitalize the art of full-cast audio dramas for a new generation. The science fiction thriller is available exclusively on Audible.

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