Truth Be Told (2019 TV series)
| Truth Be Told | |
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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 American drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Kathleen Barber and 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 and characters
- Octavia Spencer as Poppy Parnell, an investigative reporter behind a hit true-crime podcast.
- Lizzy Caplan as Josie and Lanie, twin sisters whose father was allegedly murdered by Warren.
- Aaron Paul as Warren Cave, convicted murderer and subject of Poppy’s podcasts.
- Elizabeth Perkins as Melanie Cave, Warren’s mother.
- Mekhi Phifer as Markus Knox, a former detective and long time friend of Poppy.
- Michael Beach as Ingram Rhoades, Poppy’s husband.
- Tracie Thoms as Desiree Scoville, Poppy’s older sister.
- Haneefah Wood as Cydie Scoville, Poppy’s younger sister.
- Ron Cephas Jones as Leander “Shreve” Scoville, Poppy’s dad.
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 with reports of the series' development, it was confirmed that Octavia Spencer has been cast in the series' lead role.[4][5] In June 2018, it was announced that Lizzy Caplan, Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, and Ron Cephas Jones had joined the main cast. Caplan, Paul, and Perkins all reportedly signed one-year deals for the series.[6][7][8]
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.
- ^ Munzenrieder, Kyle (January 3, 2018). "Reese Witherspoon Keeps Turning Her Book Club Selections Into Pulpy TV". W Magazine. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 7, 2018). "Lizzy Caplan To Star In Apple Drama Series 'Are You Sleeping'". Deadline. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 13, 2018). "'Are You Sleeping': Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins, Mekhi Phifer & More Join Apple Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 13, 2018). "Ron Cephas Jones Cast In Apple Series 'Are You Sleeping', Will Continue To Recur On 'This Is Us'". Deadline. Retrieved June 13, 2018.