Marvel’s Wastelanders: Saif Ali Khan and Other Hindi Audio Podcast Stars

Audible is teaming up with Marvel for a Hindi edition of the radio drama podcast Marvel’s Wastelanders. The first episode of a six-season series, titled “Star-Lord,” will be released on June 28 exclusively on the Audible app and will feature several top Indian actors to provide their voices. Saif Ali Khan (Holy Games) leads the pack as Peter Quill, in what is described as a plumper version of the character, given that the series is set in an alternate version. Each season of Marvel’s Wastelanders consists of 10 episodes and is essentially a translation of the original English series which aired in 2021.

Set in a dark, alternate future of the Marvel Universe where the villains have emerged victorious, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord centers on a group of forgotten heroes, whose minds and bodies have drifted away from what they were during the glory days. Quill (Saif Ali Khan) and Rocket Raccoon – played by Vrajesh Hirjee (Cirkus) – are portrayed as older, lethargic, and saltier than we’re used to from Marvel Cinematic Universe comics and movies. Upon discovering the torrid state of planet Earth, our space bandits crash land in the American Midwest – a barren wasteland ruled by the brilliant Doctor Doom.

The pair then embark on a mission to find The Collector (Anangsha Biswas), the custodian of the greatest collection of intergalactic relics and fauna. However, the journey slows down in the face of threats in the form of Kraven the Hunter (Harjeet Walia), Emma Frost (Maninee De), and outlaw Ghost Riders. Additionally, Sushant Divgikr voices Cora, the Rigellian Recorder 3B02 – a robotic lifeform.

“For the past two years, the English version of Marvel’s Wastelanders audio epic has brought action, humor and beloved Marvel characters to fans in a truly immersive medium,” Daniel Fink, SVP, Business Development & New Initiatives, Marvel Entertainment said in a prepared statement. “Fan response to the series has been incredible so far, and as our first-ever audio crossover event, we’re very excited to be working with Audible to bring Marvel’s interconnected storytelling tradition to even more listeners. and fans around the world.”

Audible will simultaneously drop the remaining five seasons of Marvel’s Wastelanders in due course, with casting details on tap for a later date. Future episodes will focus on Hawkeye, Black Widow, Wolverine, and Doom, as they all collectively take on super-genius Valeria Richards (daughter of Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards). Beyond Hindi, on Audible, Marvel’s Wastelanders will also be released in French, German, Italian, and Japanese. “Each will feature cutting-edge sound design and a prominent local-language cast in lead roles,” a press release read.

All 10 episodes of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord will be released on June 28, exclusively on Amazon’s Audible platform.