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Insomnia | The First Look At The Paramount+ Original Drama Is Released

Carl Roberts

2 years ago

Get your first look at the Paramount+ Original Drama Insomnia right here. With the release of images from the Vicky McClure-led series.

Paramount+ has today released a selection of first-look photos for the UK original drama series INSOMNIA. An adaptation of the novel of the same name by bestselling author Sarah Pinborough.

Paramount+ has also confirmed that the six-part series, produced by Left Bank. In association with All3Media’s Build Your Own Films, will debut exclusively on Paramount+ in the UK on 23rd May. Global sales are handled by Sony Pictures Television.

Picture Shows (L-R): Emma Averill played by (VICKY MCCLURE) and Patricia Bournett played by (CORRINA MARLOWE)

PHOTOS

Today’s photos see series lead Vicky McClure (Line of Duty, Trigger Point, This Is England) for the first time as successful career woman Emma Averill. INSOMNIA follows Emma, who fears she might be losing her mind when her hard-won dream life starts to turn into a nightmare. A couple of weeks before her fortieth birthday, Emma stops sleeping. Just as her mother had done right before she suffered a violent psychotic breakdown on the night of her own fortieth birthday. Emma’s mother always told her she’d go the same way. That she had the same “bad blood” and now Emma’s terrified it’s true.

As events worsen, Emma’s world starts to unravel and she realises that only by investigating the truth of her painful past, can she find the answers to her present and prevent tragedy from striking a second time.

ALSO FEATURING

Also seen in the first look photo collection are Tom Cullen (The Gold), who is Emma’s loving husband Robert; Smylie Bradwell (Wisting) and India Fowler (The Nevers) who play Will and Chloe, Emma and Tom’s children; Emma’s estranged sister Phoebe (Leanne Best – Balan’s Shoes); Corinna Marlowe (Hysteria) as Emma’s mother Patricia and also Caroline, Emma’s friend and confidante (Lyndsey Marshal – Inside Man).

Picture Shows (L-R): Caroline played by (Lyndsey Marshal)

ALSO STARRING

Additional cast for INSOMNIA includes Dominic Tighe (Suspicion) and Jade Harrison (Wedding Season) who will play the Averill family’s close friends Julian and Michelle Simpson, whilst Robert Gilbert (Killing Eve) is Faisal and Michelle Bonnard (Unforgotten) is D.I Hildreth.

Picture Shows (L-R): Phoebe Bournett played by (LEANNE BEST)

BEHIND THE SCENES

Börkur Sigthorsson (The Midwich Cuckoos, Baptiste) directed the series, and joins fellow Executive Producers Andy Harries, Jessica Burdett and Tim Bricknell. Charlotte Essex is the Producer of the series. Sarah Pinborough is the writer, who has adapted her novel for screen, as well as serving as Executive Producer. The series was ordered by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, Paramount.

INSOMNIA joins a roster of UK scripted originations launching on Paramount+, including The Flatshare, Sexy Beast and A Gentleman In Moscow.

Picture Shows (L-R): Emma Averill played by (VICKY MCCLURE)

Picture Shows (L-R): Phoebe Bournett played by (LEANNE BEST)

Picture Shows (L-R): Caroline played by (Lyndsey Marshal)

Picture Shows (L-R): Will Averill played by (SMYLIE)

Picture Shows (L-R): Emma Averill played by (VICKY MCCLURE) and Patricia Bournett played by (CORRINA MARLOWE)

Insomnia - SE 1 EP 1 — Picture Shows (L-R): Emma Averill played by (VICKY MCCLURE) and Patricia Bournett played by (CORRINA MARLOWE)

Picture Shows (L-R): Robert Averill played by (Tom Cullen) and Emma Averill played by (VICKY MCCLURE)

Picture Shows (L-R): Emma Averill played by (VICKY MCCLURE)

Picture Shows (L-R): Chloe Averill played by (INDIA FOWLER)

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Insomnia premieres on May 23rd, exclusively on Paramount+ in the UK.

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Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.

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