The post-apocalyptic mystery-thriller will follow a night watchman who finishes his shift at work to discover that everyone in the world who went to sleep the previous night has died. He and a band of survivors must stay awake and uncover the secret of the terrifying global epidemic before they too fall asleep.
Fischbach, Emanuel, and Block will all serve as executive producers on the series with Corey Adams directing.
The Edge of Sleep joins a number of scripted podcasts that have gone into development as TV series, and with Markiplier’s built-in audience from YouTube, it could very well see outstanding viewing numbers depending on where it lands. This marks the first time the gamer and online influencer has stepped into a scripted acting role for television. His choose-your-own-adventure A Heist with Markiplier garnered millions of views upon its release, and his channel has over 15 billion views globally.
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