ByGANDHINAGAR: Your favorite podcast shows on Audible platform are about to get a visual upgrade! Audible, the OG of audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment, just teamed up with its sister company, Amazon MGM Studios, to turn a bunch of their hit podcasts into full-blown TV shows and movies. We’re talking eight whole Audible Originals getting the Hollywood treatment, including some seriously mind-blowing titles. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:
Supernatural Thrillers & Heist Hijinks:
The Prophecy :
It is a supernatural thriller where Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, and a star-studded cast take on a modern-day retelling of the Virgin Mary story, set against a backdrop of crazy natural disasters.
Hot White Heist
This hilarious comedy throws us into the heart of a heist unlike any other, with an all-star LGBTQ+ cast led by SNL’s Bowen Yang. Get ready for some sticky situations and laugh-out-loud moments!
Nut Jobs
Ever heard of a $10 million heist involving stolen identities and… food? This Aussie podcast dives deep into a real-life crime that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Plus, it’s getting the Suits treatment with Aaron Korsh (creator of the show) on board!
Intriguing Investigations & Sci-Fi Adventures
Oracle
A Canadian FBI psychic with a knack for solving crimes involving missing persons? Sign us up! This psychological thriller, starring Joshua Jackson, combines crime investigation with a touch of the supernatural.
Origin Stories & Musical Mayhem
Daniel X: Genesis
Calling all James Patterson fans! This expansion of the Daniel X series explores the origin story of a teenager with the power to conjure anything he imagines.
Words + Music
This podcast blends personal storytelling with never-before-heard performances, these musical narratives reflect the creative visions of a plethora of award-winning entertainers.
Breakthrough
This is the first-ever singing competition series developed and launched exclusively as a podcast. Expert celebrity judges Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child, The X Factor) and Sara Bareilles (Waitress, Into the Woods, Girls5eva) coach five undiscovered artists as host Daveed Diggs (Hamilton, Blindspotting, The Little Mermaid) leads competitors through challenges.
