Insomnia is a British thriller television series by Sarah Pinborough, adapted from her 2022 novel. Starring Vicky McClure, it debuted on Paramount+ on 23 May 2024.
| Insomnia | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Thriller |
| Based on | Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough |
| Written by | Sarah Pinborough |
| Directed by | Börkur Sigthorsson |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Hannah Peel |
| 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 |
| Running time | 45–47 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | 23 May 2024 – present |
Synopsis
editA mother approaching her 40th birthday must investigate her past as she develops insomnia.[1]
Cast
edit- 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
editThe 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 Build 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 Robert husband of McClure's character Emma, Smylie Bradwell and India Fowler as their children Will and Chloe, and Leanne Best as Emma's estranged sister Phoebe.[6]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mummy?" | Börkur Sigthorsson | Sarah Pinborough | 23 May 2024 |
| 2 | "Bad Blood" | Börkur Sigthorsson | Sarah Pinborough | 23 May 2024 |
References
edit- ^ 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.