In 1949, author George R. Stewart released a post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel called "Earth Abides." Seventy-five years later, that story is being adapted into a six-episode limited series. "Earth Abides" follows a geologist named Ish (Alexander Ludwig), who awakens from a three-week coma to find out a global plague has wiped out most of humanity. While trying to find his new purpose, Ish meets Emma (Jessica Frances Dukes), as the two fall in love while fighting for humanity and building civilization. Joining Ludwig and Dukes midway through the six-episode limited series is Tony winner Aaron Tveit (“Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” “Les Misérables”) as Charlie, a mysterious man leading another group of survivors. “It was really fun to get to be the antithesis of what this show is trying to say,” Tveit said. “We’re trained with these post-apocalyptic worlds and genres that we see, that you’re waiting for the big bad guy – the zombies, the alien – but this is much simpler. It’s much more about people trying to lead with love and kindness and fighting against human nature.” New episodes of "Earth Abides" are released Sundays through Dec. 29 on MGM+. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/entertainment/television/earth-abides-alexander-ludwig-jessica-frances-dukes-interview-aaron-tveit-post-apocalyptic-sci-fi-book-george-stewart-mgm-plus/531-b32a5a6c-cc6e-4ac1-bd3d-5ebb588cdc64