Andy Serkis to Narrate Deep-Space Odyssey Adaptation for Audible
Andy Serkis will perform the full text of Odysseus Rising, a sci-fi retelling of Homer's epic written by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The audio production moves the story into deep space and debuts on Audible on February 25, 2027. Serkis is currently also filming The Hunt for Gollum.
The production marks a significant convergence of major entertainment properties, with Serkis balancing this Audible project alongside his current filming commitments for *The Hunt for Gollum* in New Zealand. The adaptation reimagines Homer's epic with a plot involving the ship Ithaca and a captain who must navigate not only space but time itself, following a decade of war that has left Ilium in ruins.
This release arrives amid sustained cultural interest in *The Odyssey*, as Christopher Nolan's theatrical adaptation from July 2026 continues its unusually long theatrical run. Serkis's involvement brings considerable genre credibility, given his extensive work in both *The Lord of the Rings* and *Star Wars* franchises, while author Adrian Tchaikovsky's reputation in science fiction adds further weight to the project.
This release could significantly expand the audiobook market's reach by attracting both literary fiction fans and genre enthusiasts, potentially normalizing high-production single-narrator performances as a premium format. The project may also benefit from the ongoing cultural conversation around *The Odyssey* sparked by Nolan's film, possibly introducing classical literature to younger audiences who prefer audio consumption. Serkis's established fanbase could drive substantial subscription growth for Audible, while the success of this format might encourage other streaming platforms to invest in similar literary adaptations.