The Edge of Sleep
The Edge of Sleep is a thriller podcast produced by QCode and starring Mark Fischbach, known online as "Markiplier".
Background[edit]
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 supporting cast included Alex Essoe, Cara Santana, Victor Rasuk, Marcia Cross, Pat Healy, Michael Yama, Chris Mulkey and Rob Morrow. The first season consisted of eight episodes with an average length of 25 minutes each.[3] The show follows a night watchman named Dave Torres who attempts to survive a mysterious 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, and with an expected release in 2023.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Chrysostomou, George (October 19, 2022). "10 Great Podcasts That Sound Like TV Shows, According to Reddit". Screen Rant. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Beresford, Trilby (September 9, 2019). "QCode Orders Fiction Podcast 'The Edge of Sleep' Starring Gamer Markiplier (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Williams, Wil (April 14, 2020). "The Most Popular Podcasts Currently Filling the Movie Void". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (April 11, 2022). "Markiplier Podcast 'The Edge Of Sleep' Renewed For Second Season". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Elderkin, Beth (July 3, 2020). "10 Thrilling Audio Dramas to Transport You to Other Planes of Existence". Gizmodo. G/O Media. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ 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.