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Wil Wheaton to Narrate Stephen King's 'The Body' Audiobook

2/3/2026

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Stephen King announced that Wil Wheaton, known for Gordie Lachance in Stand by Me, will narrate an audiobook version of his novella The Body, set for release on March 24, 2026.
He said he has sought permission to narrate the story for years.
The Body was originally published in 1982 and explores friendship and loss.
Pre-orders for the audiobook are now available.

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Stephen King announced that Wil Wheaton, known for Gordie Lachance in Stand by Me, will narrate an audiobook version of his novella The Body, set for release on March 24, 2026.
He said he has sought permission to narrate the story for years.
The Body was originally published in 1982 and explores friendship and loss.
Pre-orders for the audiobook are now available.