One of the most well-known novels in modern literature is getting the audiobook treatment, plus it includes a star-studded cast who’ve swapped the big screen for mics and headphones. George Orwell’s 1984 is being adapted into an Audible Original with Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo at the helm.

Here’s everything to know about the Audible adaptation of 1984, including when it’s set to be released for listening.

**What is the plot of 1984?**

Directed by Bafta-award winning Destiny Ekaragha (Ted Lasso, The End Of The F***ing World), this adaptation stays faithful to the original text, leaning into the horror of the dystopian setting, whilst going deeper into Winston and Julia’s love story. In a world where love and sex are forbidden, Winston and Julia are the last lovers on earth.

The adaptation has been officially endorsed by the Orwell Estate with Richard Blair, George Orwell’s son, calling it “sensational” with a “brilliant cast”.

**Who stars in 1984?**

Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick…Boom!) leads the adaptation as Winston with Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) taking on the role of Julia. Alongside Garfield and Erivo, Tom Hardy (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises) voices Big Brother and Andrew Scott (All Of Us Strangers) plays the mysterious and dangerous O’Brien.

The cast also features Romesh Ranganathan as Parsons, Natasia Demetriou as Mrs Parsons, Chukwudi Iwuji as Charrington, Francesca Mills as Syme, Katie Leung as Ling and Alex Lawther as Ampleforth.

Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo and Andrew Scott will star in an Audible Original adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984