🎧 Wondery Announces Sci-Fi Limited Series The Last City Exploring a Utopian Future Amidst Climate Catastrophe

Today, Wondery announces a new two-part limited series, The Last City, an immersive “cli-fi” narrative drama about a futuristic utopia, the ravaged wasteland just beyond its walls, and the people fighting to salvage the planet. The fictional scripted series, starring Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul), Maury Sterling (Homeland), Jeannie Tirado (Fairy Tail Zero), Skye Lourie (The Pillars of the Earth), and Celia Rose Gooding (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds), debuts exclusively on Wondery+ on March 4, and will be available on Amazon Music and everywhere you get your podcasts starting April 22.

 In the climate-ravaged year of 2072, Pura stands as a miraculous green haven, a geoengineered paradise that protects lucky residents from the global catastrophes of heat domes, fires, floods, and droughts. Demetria Lopez is Pura's PR fixer, tirelessly promoting the city's idyllic image. But when she stumbles upon a dark secret that underpins Pura's existence, she must decide who and what she is willing to protect.

 Weaving together elements of the climate crisis, its subsequent mental health consequences, and complicated feelings about our shared future, The Last City grabs listeners with dramatic themes, powerhouse performances, and nail-biting scenes, while ultimately sharing an inspiring message about the power of humanity to create positive change.

 Good Energy, a nonprofit story consultancy for the age of climate change, was a consultant on the series. The head writer on the Wondery series is Carmiel Banasky, an award-winning short-story writer, novelist, and TV writer who recently wrote for the Prime Video series, Undone. 

 Every episode, including the original theme song and the score, is mixed in Dolby Atmos in order to fully immerse listeners in the world of the story. Wondery+ subscribers can experience The Last City in Dolby Atmos through the Wondery app on iOS. 

 The Last City is a Wondery production.

 About Wondery

Wondery, an Amazon company, is a podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, British Scandal, Even the Rich, and Business Wars, and distribution of hit partner shows SmartLess, Morbid, and How I Built This. Wondery was behind six of the “Top 25 New Shows of 2023”, according to Podtrac, including Ghost Story, Exposed, and Stolen Hearts. Over 55 shows from Wondery have hit No. 1 on Apple Podcasts, including Scamfluencers and Stolen Hearts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock and The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique, personalized podcast listening experience, including access to its premium ad-free offering Wondery+. With Wondery+, fans experience early access, exclusive episodes, and ad-free listening.  https://wondery.com/ 

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