MGM+ has greenlit a limited series adaptation of George R. Stewart's sci-fi novel 'Earth Abides,' with actor Alexander Ludwig confirmed to lead the cast. The streaming service has commissioned six episodes for the series, with Ludwig taking on the role of Ish. Production is scheduled to commence in Vancouver in April, aiming for a late 2024 premiere.
The official synopsis for the series outlines a post-apocalyptic world where a deadly plague devastates humanity, leaving only a handful of survivors to navigate the crumbling remnants of civilization. Ish, portrayed by Ludwig, is depicted as a young geologist who emerges from a coma to a desolate world devoid of life, except for scattered individuals. His journey unfolds as he grapples with the distinction between mere survival and finding purpose and connection in a world on the brink of collapse.
