Hold up, audiophiles! Get ready to mark your calendars because ‘The Moons of LA’ is about to hit your headphones on October 8, exclusively on Audible. This new coming-of-age comedy series is straight up bringing a ‘dope’ cast, featuring well-known talents like Ken Jeong, Daniel Dae Kim, and Randall Park. It’s not just another audio drama, folks; this one’s got a meta twist that’s sure to grab your attention, following a kid who uses her true-crime podcast obsession to dive into her own family’s mystery. Talk about high stakes, for real!
The story centers on Chloe Moon, brought to life by Alyssa Abiera, a middle schooler with serious investigative journalism aspirations. When this aspiring detective sniffs out trouble in her parents’ marriage, she does what any true-crime fanatic would: launches a full-blown investigation. Armed with her trusty microphone, Chloe interviews everyone from her gregarious ‘halmeonis’ over delicious ‘banchan’ to her dad’s golf buddies, determined to crack the case of her parents’ relationship woes. It’s a journey that’s both uniquely Korean American and universally relatable, exploring the definition of personal success and family bonds.
Beyond the leading trio, the series boasts an impressive, predominantly AAPI cast that’s seriously stacked. We’re talking Jae Suh Park, Jimmy O. Yang, John Cho, Sherry Cola, Vivian Bang, Sydney Park, and Liza Soberano, just to name a few. These are faces, or rather, voices, that have graced screens big and small, bringing a wealth of experience to this exciting audio format. For instance, Daniel Dae Kim, a prominent actor and producer, has long been a fixture in both dramatic and action roles, while Ken Jeong’s comedic genius has entertained audiences for years, making this collaboration a legit win for listeners.
This project is also a significant play from Daniel Dae Kim’s 3AD production company, marking another cool collaboration under his first-look deal with Audible. As the article states, this follows the success of 2024’s ‘Yellow Face,’ Kim’s Audible Original adaptation that later transferred to Broadway. This ongoing partnership really showcases a commitment to developing diverse and compelling stories, leveraging the immersive potential of audio storytelling to reach a broad audience. It’s giving major producer vibes for Kim, and fans are here for it.
Behind the scenes, the creative team is just as solid. Written by Paul Bae, known for ‘The Black Tapes,’ and directed by James Kim, who helmed ‘Moonface,’ ‘The Moons of LA’ is executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, John Cheng, Will Malnati, and Ashley Taylor. The series is co-produced by Audible, 3AD, and At Will Media, ensuring a top-tier production that aims to hit different. According to Daniel Dae Kim, the goal was to tell a story that’s deeply personal to the Korean American experience while resonating with anyone who’s ever wondered about the true meaning of success and family.
Both Daniel Dae Kim and Ken Jeong have expressed their excitement about being part of this project. Kim highlighted the stellar cast and the unique yet universal narrative, while Jeong showed gratitude for his friend Daniel and the entire creative team. It’s clear this isn’t just a gig for these guys; it’s a passion project brought to life with a lot of heart and talent, and they’re pumped for folks to hear what they’ve cooked up. So go ahead and add ‘The Moons of LA’ to your must-listen list; you won’t regret it.
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