Alexander Ludwig is on the move. He’s leaving Starz for MGM+.
Just after “Heels” got the axe, Ludwig snagged the lead in MGM+’s “Earth Abides.” It’s a series adaptation of George R. Stewart’s novel.
“Earth Abides” is getting a fresh look from Todd Komarnicki, the mind behind “Sully.” It’s described as a wildly imaginative take on the sci-fi staple.
The story throws Ludwig’s character, Ish, into a world almost wiped clean by a plague. Ish, a geologist, finds himself alone after waking from a coma.
The globe’s been ravaged by an unmatched plague. Ish discovers scattered survivors in a world without rules.
His quest? To understand the difference between merely surviving and finding a sanctuary. And maybe, just maybe, learn to love again in a broken world.
Production for this six-episode journey begins in Vancouver on April 8. They’re eyeing a late 2024 release.
MGM+’s Michael Wright shared his excitement. He believes “Earth Abides” holds messages of humanity and hope that resonate just as strongly today as they did nearly a century ago.
Komarnicki echoed this sentiment. He finds the adaptation thrilling and timely, emphasizing unity and compassion as society’s path forward.
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Ludwig, known for his role as Bjorn Ironside in “Vikings,” has recently been seen in “Heels” alongside Stephen Amell. Unfortunately, “Heels” was canceled in December after two seasons.
