We’ve got one thing completely different to share with you, TV Fanatics!
Audible launches its new authentic audio sequence, The Large Lie, immediately (Thursday, June 16), and it has a star-studded forged.
The Large Lie marks John Mankiewicz’s first podcast, and the forged is out of this world.
The Large Lie is described as an immersive, cinematic seven-part audio drama sequence concerning the making of Salt of the Earth — the one film named to the “Hollywood Blacklist” — and the FBI agent – performed by Jon Hamm – who tried to close it down.
Sounds intriguing, proper?
The venture was created by Govt Producer John Mankiewicz (Home of Playing cards; Bosch; Home, M.D.), from a narrative by Salt producer Paul Jarrico, co-written by Jamie Napoli, directed by Aaron Lipstadt (Bosch, Elementary, Medium).
The Large Lie additionally stars Kate Mara, Ana de la Reguera, John Slattery, Bradley Whitford, Lisa Edelstein, Giancarlo Esposito, David Strathairn, and extra/
Jon Hamm can even Govt Produce the sequence.
Audible shared an unique clip with Hamm and his former Mad Males co-star, John Slattery, which you’ll be able to learn on the backside of this submit.
“When John and Aaron got here to me with the concept for The Large Lie, it was an computerized sure,” Hamm mentioned of the venture.
“Exploring the results of what occurs when governments attempt to quiet the voices of the individuals – particularly working individuals – is a theme that resonates with me deeply in 2022, so attending to each act in and Govt Produce this sequence was very rewarding,” he added.
“And getting to inform this story over audio, in a format that mirrors the best way audiences might need really heard it over the radio within the Fifties, made it all of the extra genuine.”
The sequence was a ardour venture for Mankiewicz.
Mankiewicz mentioned in a press release, “As a result of this was such an vital story of a darkish, difficult time in a divided America, I’ve all the time felt I owed it to Paul Jarrico and all of the victims of the “Hollywood Blacklist” to get it advised in the absolute best manner.”
Audio was the right medium to convey The Large Mislead life, and Contemporary Produce Media and Audible had been the right staff.”
The sequence actually reveals what may be achieved on the medium, and it ought to be a brand new commonplace for what comes subsequent.
Take a look at an unique sneak peek under.
Paul Dailly is the Affiliate Editor for TV Fanatic. Observe him on Twitter.
