The Edge of Sleep
The Edge of Sleep is a thriller podcast produced by QCode and starring Markiplier.
Background
The show is produced by QCode and stars Markiplier.[1] The first season debuted on September 24, 2019, and ended on November 5, 2019.[2][3] The first season consisted of eight episodes that averaged 25 minutes each.[3] The show follows a night watchman named Dave Torres who attempts to survive a global crisis where anyone who goes to sleep dies.[4][5] The show has a similar premise to Invasion of the Body Snatchers.[5]
In April 2021, QCode partnered with New Regency to adapt The Edge of Sleep into a television series.[6] The show was filmed in Vancouver in the summer of 2021.[7]
In April 2022, a second season of the podcast was announced, with an expected release in 2023.[4]
References
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- Wiseman, Andreas (April 14, 2021). "Markiplier, Analeigh Tipton and Eve Harlow to Star in New Regency Series 'The Edge of Sleep', Post-Apocalyptic Thriller to Start Next Month". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- Bramucci, Steve (July 2, 2021). "'The Edge of Sleep' Co-Creators on Their New Series, 'Bad Vibes'". Uproxx. Warner Music Group. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.