Audible, a creator and provider of audio storytelling, and Marvel Entertainment premiered the opening season of multi-language productions of Marvel’s Wastelanders, which will be available on Audible’s channels throughout 2023 and 2024.
Based on the popular English language series, the six-season audio adventure has been reimagined in five different languages including Hindi, Italian, Japanese, German and French, to provide an immersive and localised experience to fans in each location.
“We are delighted to bring our customers these dramatic tales from the Marvel Universe in multiple local languages, starring local talent,” said, Susan Jurevics, Audible’s Chief Brand and International Officer. “This exciting collaboration between Audible and Marvel Entertainment combines the strength of global storytelling and best-in-class production qualities whilst uniquely tailoring each season to local audiences.”
Sharing his excitement at the launch of his first audio project, actor Saif Ali Khan, said, “Star-Lord is a fan-favourite character in the Marvel universe. To bring this character and his inspiring story to life through my voice has been a novel and exciting experience. Marvel’s Wastelanders on Audible has allowed us to reimagine Star-Lord’s journey in a unique way, where each listener has the freedom to paint their own vivid picture of this extraordinary tale. I look forward to hearing what the audiences have to say because I have thoroughly enjoyed myself playing a Super Hero.”
The Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord, launched yesterday at 10 AM IST and features a star-studded line up of revered Indian talent including Saif Ali Khan as Peter Quill, Vrajesh Hirjee as Rocket, Sushant Divgikr as Cora, Anangsha Biswas as The Collector, Maninee De as Emma Frost and Harjeet Walia as Kraven the Hunter in the first instalment of the series.
The 10-episode scripted localised podcast will be available at no additional cost to all Audible.IN members, with all episodes available on release day.
Following today’s launch of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord, Hawkeye the second season in the series will launch in September 2023. Black Widow, Wolverine, Doom and Marvel’s Wastelanders will follow throughout the course of 2023 and 2024, each in French, German, Hindi, Italian, and Japanese editions.
(This information is published from a press release.)
