MGM+’s new sci-fi show is now adapting a book cited as one of the biggest inspirations forThe Stand.
Earth Abideswas not the sole inspiration for the Stephen King novel.
Patty Hearst’s real-life case was also a source of inspiration for the book.
Jimi Hendrix’s song “Third Stone from the Sun” is also inspired byEarth Abides.
However, barring the early story setups and survival themes,Earth Abidesfollows a significantly different story.
In both, a deadly pandemic only leaves a few surviving humans behind.
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Like most post-apocalyptic narratives,Earth Abideshas a fair share of disturbing and deeply distressing moments.
However, it does not fall into the horror genre like Stephen King’sThe Stand.
Its storyline does not even pit one group of humans against the others.
In this post-apocalyptic series, survivor Isherwood “Ish” Williams navigates the desolate remnants of civilization after a mysterious illness decimates humanity. Despite his initial instincts for seclusion, Ish faces the challenge of rebuilding society and fostering community in a world that has drastically changed.
The Standis a post-apocalyptic dark fantasy novel by Stephen King, first published in 1978.
The novel is widely acclaimed and remains one of Kings most significant works.
