{
  "id": 18384391,
  "title": "Andy Weir says his sci-fi audio drama 'Exoplanet' is a way to 'revive the old art of radio plays' (interview)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/andy-weir-says-his-sci-fi-audio-drama-exoplanet-is-a-way-to-revive",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-05T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/andy-weir-says-his-sci-fi-audio-drama-exoplanet-is-a-way-to-revive-the-old-art-of-radio-plays-interview"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an exclusive interview, Andy Weir, the author behind the successful novel Project Hail Mary, is set to launch a new Audible Original release titled Exoplanet on November 5, 2026. This ambitious full-cast audiobook drama, executive produced by Weir himself, features an all-star cast including Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo. The story revolves around a seven-episode time-travel space disaster, with each surviving crew member crash-landing on the same deadly exoplanet in different eras, hunted, alone, and running out of time. Weir, known for his work on The Martian, has expressed a desire to revive the old art of radio plays, creating full-cast productions with sound effects and immersive acoustic elements. This ambitious project is a testament to the growing popularity and potential of audio storytelling in the modern era.",
  "summary": "\"Earlier on in my life, even before 'The Martian,' I wanted to bring back audio-only entertainment.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}