The 1963 Walter Tevis novel went on to inspire the acclaimed 1976 movie<\/a> which starred David Bowie. More recently, it was also the basis of Prime Video\u2019s 2022 series<\/a> of the same name which starred Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bill Nighy and Naomie Harris.<\/p>\n Well now it\u2019s getting the audio treatment and will be released this May. Treadaway will voice the role of the alien (known as Thomas Newton) who arrives in Kentucky with a very specific mission.<\/p>\n He has \u201cfive years to save the handful of survivors of his dying planet, and to save humanity from itself\u201d, according to the official synopsis.<\/p>\n It continues: \u201cHis plan is to use his race\u2019s advanced technology to make millions, and then build a spaceship to bring the last of his people to live on Earth.<\/p>\n \u201cBut Newton begins to doubt his purpose, and finds himself unable to cope with the emotional weight of being human. He finds solace with two fellow outsiders \u2013 cheery functioning alcoholic Betty-Jo, who falls quietly in love with him, and widowed scientist Nathan Bryce, who tracks him down after recognising his tech as impossible. Little do they realise that the Government are watching.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Eccleston will star as Nathan Bryce, while Laura Aikman \u2013 who has more recently starred in ITV\u2019s Archie<\/a> \u2013 will star as Betty-Jo. The rest of the cast includes Stuart Milligan, Glen McCready, Ako Mitchell, Andr\u00e9 Refig, Fiona Sheehan and Alix Dunmore.<\/p> The new audio drama has been written by Stephen Keyworth, who is known for his work on Doctors, as well as EastEnders<\/a> and Casualty.<\/p>\n The 1976 film retains its cult status today so it\u2019ll undoubtedly be an interesting listen for any fans of the movie or the original novel. The science fantasy drama was lauded for its surreal imagery, as well as being Bowie\u2019s first starring film role.<\/p>\n Bowie starred as Thomas Newton in the film, which was directed by Nicolas Roeg and adapted by Paul Mayersberg.<\/p>\n Read more: <\/strong><\/p>\n While Eccleston is best known for his role as the Ninth Doctor in Doctor Who<\/a>, he has most recently been seen on our screens in True Detective<\/a>: Night Country and is also set to cross over into the documentary space in Sky History\u2019s The Guilty Innocent<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new series sees Eccleston dig deep into the evidence in the trials of George Davis and James Hanratty, examining how these two cases of controversial convictions captured public attention at the time.<\/p>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Harry-Treadaway-6bf4f09.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Bones")
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