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On January 3, 2018, Apple announced that they were developing a television series based on the novel ''Are You Sleeping'' by Kathleen Barber. The show was created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman who is also set to write and executive produce the series as well. Other executive producers include [[Octavia Spencer]] via her Orit Entertainment, Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for their company Hello Sunshine, and [[Peter Chernin]], [[Jenno Topping]] and Kristen Campo for [[Chernin Entertainment]]. Sarah Koenig, creator of the true-crime podcast ''[[Serial (podcast)|Serial]]'', is on board to consult on the series.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Turchiano|first1=Danielle|title=Apple Developing ‘Are You Sleeping’ Starring Octavia Spencer|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/are-you-sleeping-octavia-spencer-reese-witherspoon-apple-development-1202652263/|website=Variety|accessdate=January 5, 2018|date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> |
On January 3, 2018, Apple announced that they were developing a television series based on the novel ''Are You Sleeping'' by Kathleen Barber. The show was created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman who is also set to write and executive produce the series as well. Other executive producers include [[Octavia Spencer]] via her Orit Entertainment, Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for their company Hello Sunshine, and [[Peter Chernin]], [[Jenno Topping]] and Kristen Campo for [[Chernin Entertainment]]. Sarah Koenig, creator of the true-crime podcast ''[[Serial (podcast)|Serial]]'', is on board to consult on the series.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Turchiano|first1=Danielle|title=Apple Developing ‘Are You Sleeping’ Starring Octavia Spencer|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/are-you-sleeping-octavia-spencer-reese-witherspoon-apple-development-1202652263/|website=Variety|accessdate=January 5, 2018|date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> |
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On May 2, 2018, Apple announced that they had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=‘Are You Sleeping’ Drama Starring Octavia Spencer Gets Apple Series Order; Reese Witherspoon & Peter Chernin Producing|url=http://deadline.com/2018/05/are-you-sleeping-drama-octavia-spencer-star-apple-series-order-reese-witherspoon-peter-chernin-1202381254/|website=Deadline|accessdate=May 2, 2018|date=May 2, 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:48, 2 May 2018
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| Created by | Nichelle Tramble Spellman |
| Based on | Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber |
| Written by | Nichelle Tramble Spellman |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
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Are You Sleeping is an upcoming drama television series produced by Apple's worldwide video unit.
The series is based on the novel of the same name by Kathleen Barber and was created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman, who is also set to executive produce and write for the show.
Premise
Are You Sleeping provides "a unique glimpse into America’s obsession with true-crime podcasts and challenges its viewers to consider the consequences when the pursuit of justice is placed on a public stage."[1]
Cast
Production
Development
On January 3, 2018, Apple announced that they were developing a television series based on the novel Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber. The show was created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman who is also set to write and executive produce the series as well. Other executive producers include Octavia Spencer via her Orit Entertainment, Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for their company Hello Sunshine, and Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Kristen Campo for Chernin Entertainment. Sarah Koenig, creator of the true-crime podcast Serial, is on board to consult on the series.[2]
On May 2, 2018, Apple announced that they had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.[3]
Casting
Simultaneously announced with reports of the series' development, it was confirmed that Octavia Spencer has been cast in the series lead role.[4][5][6][7]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 3, 2018). "'Are You Sleeping' Drama Starring Octavia Spencer In Works At Apple With Reese Witherspoon & Peter Chernin Producing". Deadline. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Turchiano, Danielle (January 3, 2018). "Apple Developing 'Are You Sleeping' Starring Octavia Spencer". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 2, 2018). "'Are You Sleeping' Drama Starring Octavia Spencer Gets Apple Series Order; Reese Witherspoon & Peter Chernin Producing". Deadline. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Long, Stephanie (January 3, 2018). "Apple nabs 'Serial'-inspired true-crime drama 'Are You Sleeping'". Digital Trends. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Hall, Zac (January 3, 2018). "Apple adds 'Are You Sleeping?' drama based on novel to its upcoming TV lineup". 9to5Mac. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Clover, Juli (January 3, 2018). "Apple Working on 'Are You Sleeping' TV Show Starring Octavia Spencer". Mac Rumors. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Munzenrieder, Kyle (January 3, 2018). "Reese Witherspoon Keeps Turning Her Book Club Selections Into Pulpy TV". W Magazine. Retrieved January 5, 2018.