MGM+ has just dropped the first trailer for Earth Abides, the streamer’s upcoming limited series adaptation of George R. Stewart’s iconic sci-fi novel. Premiering December 1, Earth Abides dives into a post-apocalyptic world, blending survival, heartbreak, and a profound exploration of humanity’s resilience.
This new series stars Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), Jessica Frances Dukes (Ozark), Aaron Tveit (Grease: Live), Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll (The Expanse), Elyse Levesque, Luisa D’Oliveira (The 100), Birkett Turton, Hilary McCormack, and Jenna Berman.
The plot centers on Ish, a brilliant yet isolated geologist played by Ludwig, who wakes up from a coma to find himself alone in a world where a devastating plague has wiped out almost all of humanity. With civilization crumbling around him, Ish and a handful of scattered survivors struggle against extinction while exploring the remnants of human culture. This adaptation of Stewart’s classic dives deep into survival’s physical and emotional complexities.
Dukes will portray Emma, a character diametrically opposite to Ludwig’s Ish. Described as fearless in both body and mind, Emma is set to become the driving force behind the new world they aim to construct. Her experiences with loss have instilled in her a profound understanding of the intertwined nature of life and pain, emphasizing the theme that our true essence is defined not by what we accumulate but by what we give away.
Watch the trailer below.
Todd Komarnicki (Sully) serves as the series’ writer, showrunner, and executive producer, bringing this adaptation to life with a sharp focus on the novel’s timeless themes.
The series is directed by Bronwen Hughes, Rachel Leiterman, and Stephen Campanelli, with Kearie Peak, Michael Phillips, and Juliana Maio joining Komarnicki as executive producers.
Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Earth Abides is just one of many new MGM+ series coming to the platform. MGM+ has established itself as a top destination for premium storytelling, with an expanding catalog that includes sci-fi horror series From, Emmy-winning Godfather of Harlem, and the horror thriller The Institute.
Earth Abides premieres on MGM+ December 1.