Audible, Amazon MGM to co-develop, co-produce podcast slate

Audible and Amazon MGM Studios unveiled plans to co-develop and co-produce a slate of Audible Originals as series in development. “We are thrilled to collaborate with our colleagues at Amazon MGM Studios, who share our commitment to accelerating the craft of storytelling, on this new and incredibly exciting endeavor,” said Rachel Ghiazza, Chief Content Officer at Audible. “All of the titles in this formidable slate of adaptations feature compelling and inspired narratives, well thought-out, complex characters, and will be brought to life by some of the most dynamic creatives in the industry.” She added: “We believe that this is a pivotal and transformative moment for Audible and look forward to this next chapter with great anticipation.” “In this digital age, irresistible storytelling is emerging through a variety of mediums, and we are lucky to have engaging Originals debuting through our colleagues at Audible,” says Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “These original podcasts have already engaged and entertained audiences and we look forward to developing a visual component to expand the storytelling.”