Andy Serkis and Adrian Tchaikovsky Team Up for Sci-Fi Odyssey Audio Drama
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Andy Serkis will narrate Odysseus Rising, a sci-fi reimagining of Homer's epic written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and slated for an Audible release in February 2027.
Andy Serkis is lending his legendary voice acting talents to a brand new science fiction adaptation of Homer's classic epic, titled Odysseus Rising. Written by acclaimed sci-fi author Adrian Tchaikovsky and produced through Audible, the project reimagines the ancient Greek tale against a backdrop of deep space, starships, and ruined worlds. Serkis is set to perform the entire text solo, bringing a cinematic scale to the audio release scheduled for February 2027.
The narrative swaps ancient Mediterranean city-states for interstellar politics and cosmic struggle, casting Odysseus as the captain of a besieged vessel fighting against corrupt oligarchs and unforgiving space gods. According to early plot details reported by IGN, the journey will push the crew not just across vast physical distances, but deep into the fabric of time itself. This grand sci-fi twist arrives as part of a broader cultural resurgence for the source material, following hot on the heels of recent high-profile cinematic takes on the classic story.
For Serkis, the ambitious audio drama adds another major milestone to a packed creative schedule that already includes directing and starring in the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel film, The Hunt for Gollum. As digital audiobooks and narrative-driven entertainment continue to capture the attention of modern players and listeners looking for deep stories on the go, Odysseus Rising is shaping up to be a notable transmedia event when it drops in early 2027.
Tags: Sci-Fi, Audio Drama, Storytelling, Entertainment News
Original article: IGN South Africa