New Audible Original The Strange Case reimagines Jekyll and Hyde

The Strange Case is a modern-day reimagining of the classic story of Jekyll and Hyde, which is to be released as a new Audible Original.

Starring BAFTA award winner and Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Vanessa Kirby, multiple Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy-nominated actor, David Oyelowo OBE, Sofie Gråbøl and a full cast, with an original score by Brittany Allen, it will be the first audio drama from the creator of the John Wick franchise, Derek Kolstad.

Dr Jekyll (Vanessa Kirby) is an international specialist in energy systems, working closely with her handler Louis (David Oyelowo) in a career that takes her across the globe to politically volatile territories such as Iran and North Korea.

When an arms dealer accuses her of having killed his family, Dr Jekyll begins to question details of her life, who Louis really is, and whether her strange recurring dream has a greater meaning.

She enlists the help of psychologist Sigrun (Sofie Gråbøl), and together they delve into Dr Jekyll’s darker other side, a brutal assassin named… Hyde.

Derek Kolstad said: “From Treasure Island, to Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the work of Robert Louis Stevenson had a profound and lasting effect on me as a child.  To blend his world with that of modern-day action, suspense, and intrigue was a joy. 

“The writer’s room we put together sang.  We enjoyed the challenge of writing for audio where the visuals are left up to the listener’s imagination.”

Audible’s Head of Regional Content of Europe Aurelie de Troyer added: “It’s been brilliant to see Derek Kolstad’s creative transition from writing for screen to audio with us at Audible. Expect the same action-packed style with a tale of split personas, secret originations and twists and turns in this epic drama.”

The Strange Case, An Audible Original, will be available exclusively on Audible this July. Audible membership may be required.