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Upgrade Soul

Written by: Ezra Claytan Daniels
Narrated by: Wendell Pierce, Marcia Gay Harden, Phil LaMarr, Abi Monterey, David Dastmalchian, Lorena Diaz, full cast
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  • Summary

  • All episodes of this Audible Original will be available November 3.

    For their 45th anniversary, wealthy science buffs Hank and Molly Nonnar decide to fund an experimental rejuvenation procedure, with only one condition: that they be the first subjects.

    The fact is Hank and Molly are getting old, and the new procedure, called Upgrade Cell, seems to be just what they’re looking for. It’s a novel gene therapy that’s supposed to increase its recipients’ lifespans and enhance their intelligence.

    But Molly and Hank’s procedure goes horribly wrong. Instead of becoming younger and healthier, they are left with severely disfigured though intellectually and physically superior clones of themselves. And a psychological battle of moral fortitude begins.

    Upgrade Soul is an audio-drama adaptation of the critically acclaimed science fiction graphic novel by author Ezra Claytan Daniels. Wendell Pierce (Suits, Jack Ryan) stars as Hank alongside Marcia Gay Harden (Uncoupled, So He Told Me) as Molly. Upgrade Soul effortlessly weaves a story of transhumanism, horror, suspense, moral and ethical dilemmas, love, and betrayal into one epically thrilling tale.

    Are the newer, better versions of Hank and Molly still them? Or something far worse?
    ©2022 Ezra Claytan Daniels (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC
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  • Trailer

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    Oct 25 2022
    For their 45th anniversary, wealthy science buffs Hank and Molly Nonnar decide to fund an experimental rejuvenation procedure, with only one condition: that they be the first subjects. The fact is Hank and Molly are getting old, and the new procedure, called Upgrade Cell, seems to be just what they’re looking for. It’s a novel gene therapy that’s supposed to increase its recipients’ lifespans and enhance their intelligence. But Molly and Hank’s procedure goes horribly wrong. Instead of becoming younger and healthier, they are left with severely disfigured, though intellectually and physically superior clones of themselves. And a psychological battle of moral fortitude begins. Upgrade Soul is an audio-drama adaptation of the critically-acclaimed science fiction graphic novel by author Ezra Claytan Daniels. Wendell Pierce (Suits, Jack Ryan) stars as Hank alongside Marcia Gay Harden (Uncoupled, So He Told Me) as Molly. Upgrade Soul effortlessly weaves a story of transhumanism, horror, suspense, moral and ethical dilemmas, love, and betrayal into one epically thrilling tale. Are the newer, better versions of Hank and Molly still them? Or something far worse?
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  • EPISODE 1 Risk Appetite

    EPISODE 1 Risk Appetite
    Nov 3 2022
    Wealthy retirees Hank and Molly are early investors in an experimental gene therapy technology. When their confidence in the project wains, its mastermind, Kenton, reveals a shocking—and thoroughly reinvigorating—secret.
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  • EPISODE 2 Proof of Concept

    EPISODE 2 Proof of Concept
    Nov 3 2022
    Hank and Molly witness firsthand how far off the rails things are when they insist on being Kenton’s first human test subjects. Meanwhile Kenton’s younger sister Lina—for whom the technology was originally developed—grapples with being pushed aside.
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    36 mins
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Interesting concept about our future

What does it mean to exist?

This story is very interesting and may or may not answer the question. Listen to find out for yourself.

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Very interesting listen

It was like watching a tv series through the ears.
Very interesting concept on humanity as well as bringing a different perspective on audiobook.

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Good performance.

This was a great production, let down by the fact that I couldn't make sense of what was going on. Maybe that's on me, but I've been able to follow a lot of other stories without getting so lost.

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