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'''''Insomnia''''' is an upcoming television series |
'''''Insomnia''''' is an upcoming British television thriller series by [[Sarah Pinborough]], adapted from her 2022 novel of the same name. Starring [[Vicky McClure]], it will be broadcast on ''[[Paramount+]]'' on 23 May, 2024. |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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A mother approaching her |
A mother approaching her 40th birthday must investigate her past as she develops insomnia.<ref>{{cite web|first=Lynette|last=Pinchess|date=10 April 2024|website=Nottingham Post|title= Vicky McClure to star in new drama Insomnia but only Paramount+ viewers will be able to watch|url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/vicky-mcclure-star-new-drama-9216000.|access-date=1 May 2024}}</ref> |
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==Cast== |
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==Production== |
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The six-part series was commissioned in March 2023 and is based on the novel of the same name by [[Sarah Pinborough]], with the author adapting the series herself. Andy Harries, Jessica Burdett, and Tim Bricknell are executive producers, while Charlotte Essex is series producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/insomnia-paramount-adapts-sarah-pinborough-novel-1235312331/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=1 May 2024|title= |
The six-part series was commissioned in March 2023 and is based on the novel of the same name by [[Sarah Pinborough]], with the author adapting the series herself. Andy Harries, Jessica Burdett, and Tim Bricknell are executive producers, while Charlotte Essex is series producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/insomnia-paramount-adapts-sarah-pinborough-novel-1235312331/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=1 May 2024|title= 'Insomnia': Paramount+ Orders Sarah Pinborough Series From 'Behind Her Eyes' Producer Left Bank |
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March 29, 2023 }}</ref> It comes from production company [[Left Bank Pictures]] and has been directed by Börkur Sigthorsson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/vicky-mcclure-insomnia-paramount-plus-first-look-newsupdate/|first=Morgan|last=Cormack|accessdate=1 May 2024|title= Vicky McClure in first look at new drama Insomnia|date=9 April 2024}}</ref> Pinborough and Sigthorsson are also executive producers.<ref>{{cite web|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=1 May 2024|title= Vicky McClure Set As Lead For Paramount+ UK Drama |
March 29, 2023 }}</ref> It comes from production company [[Left Bank Pictures]] and has been directed by Börkur Sigthorsson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/vicky-mcclure-insomnia-paramount-plus-first-look-newsupdate/|first=Morgan|last=Cormack|accessdate=1 May 2024|title= Vicky McClure in first look at new drama Insomnia|date=9 April 2024}}</ref> Pinborough and Sigthorsson are also executive producers.<ref>{{cite web|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=1 May 2024|title= Vicky McClure Set As Lead For Paramount+ UK Drama 'Insomnia' From 'The Crown' Producer Left Bank |
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|first=Jesse|last=Whittock|date=September 20, 2023 |url= https://deadline.com/2023/09/vicky-mcclure-casting-paramount-uk-drama-insomnia-line-of-duty-1235551048/}}</ref> |
|first=Jesse|last=Whittock|date=September 20, 2023 |url= https://deadline.com/2023/09/vicky-mcclure-casting-paramount-uk-drama-insomnia-line-of-duty-1235551048/}}</ref> |
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==Broadcast== |
==Broadcast== |
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The series will be available on ''[[Paramount+]]'' from 23 May 2024.<ref>{{cite web|date=1 May 2024|accessdate=1 May 2024|website=Digital Spy|url= https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a60657245/vicky-mcclure-insomnia-trailer/|first=Erin|last=Zammitt|title= Vicky McClure's new thriller series gets creepy first trailer}}</ref> |
The series will be available on ''[[Paramount+]]'' from 23 May 2024.<ref>{{cite web|date=1 May 2024|accessdate=1 May 2024|website=Digital Spy|url= https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a60657245/vicky-mcclure-insomnia-trailer/|first=Erin|last=Zammitt|title= Vicky McClure's new thriller series gets creepy first trailer}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:British English-language television shows]] |
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[[Category:British thriller television series]] |
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[[Category:Television shows based on British novels]] |
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[[Category:Paramount+ original programming]] |
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Revision as of 11:12, 16 May 2024
Insomnia | |
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Genre | Thriller |
Based on | Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough |
Written by | Sarah Pinborough |
Directed by | Börkur Sigthorsson |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of series | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Andy Harries Jessica Burdett Tim Bricknell Sarah Pinborough Vicky McClure Börkur Sigthorsson |
Producer | Charlotte Essex |
Production companies |
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Original release | |
Network | Paramount+ |
Insomnia is an upcoming British television thriller series by Sarah Pinborough, adapted from her 2022 novel of the same name. Starring Vicky McClure, it will be broadcast on Paramount+ on 23 May, 2024.
Synopsis
A mother approaching her 40th birthday must investigate her past as she develops insomnia.[1]
Cast
- Vicky McClure as Emma
- Tom Cullen as Robert
- Smylie Bradwell as Will
- India Fowler as Chloe
- Leanne Best as Phoebe
- Corinna Marlowe as Patricia
- Lyndsey Marshal as Caroline
- Dominic Tighe as Julian
- Jade Harrison as Michelle
- Robert Gilbert as Faisal
- Michelle Bonnard as DI Hildreth
Production
The six-part series was commissioned in March 2023 and is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Pinborough, with the author adapting the series herself. Andy Harries, Jessica Burdett, and Tim Bricknell are executive producers, while Charlotte Essex is series producer.[2] It comes from production company Left Bank Pictures and has been directed by Börkur Sigthorsson.[3] Pinborough and Sigthorsson are also executive producers.[4]
There is additional production from Bring Your Own Films and Vicky McClure is a producer on the series, as well as playing the lead role of Emma. Filming took place over three months and was finished in November 2023.[5]
The cast includes Tom Cullen as the husband of McClure's character Emma and Smylie Bradwell and India Fowler as their children, and Leanne Best as Emma's estranged sister Phoebe.[6]
Broadcast
The series will be available on Paramount+ from 23 May 2024.[7]
References
- ^ Pinchess, Lynette (10 April 2024). "Vicky McClure to star in new drama Insomnia but only Paramount+ viewers will be able to watch". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (29 March 2023). "'Insomnia': Paramount+ Orders Sarah Pinborough Series From 'Behind Her Eyes' Producer Left Bank". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (9 April 2024). "Vicky McClure in first look at new drama Insomnia". Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (20 September 2023). "Vicky McClure Set As Lead For Paramount+ UK Drama 'Insomnia' From 'The Crown' Producer Left Bank". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (30 November 2023). "Vicky McClure shares exciting filming update on new psychological thriller". Digital Spy. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (1 May 2024). "Vicky McClure chills in eerie trailer for psychological thriller Insomnia". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Zammitt, Erin (1 May 2024). "Vicky McClure's new thriller series gets creepy first trailer". Digital Spy. Retrieved 1 May 2024.