'Dark Matter': All you need to know about the book that inspired Apple TV+'s sci-fi series

Here's everything you need to know about Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi series 'Dark Matter' starring Joel Edgerton
'Dark Matter' is a sci-fi series created by Blake Crouch (@appletv+)
'Dark Matter' is a sci-fi series created by Blake Crouch (@appletv+)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 'Dark Matter', a new sci-fi series based on Blake Crouch's novel, debuted on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024.

It introduces Joel Edgerton in the key role of Jason Dessen, a physicist who is trapped into an alternate version of his life. He now struggles to return to his original life to stop his alternate self from harming his family.

Blake Crouch adapts his 2016 novel into a television series

'Dark Matter' featuring Joel Edgerton is set to premiere on May 8, 2024 (@appletv+)
'Dark Matter' features Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen  (@appletv+)

'Dark Matter' is a thriller sci-fi novel, by Blake Crouch, revolving around the concept of multiple universes of quantum mechanics. The story centers on a physicist who is kidnapped and sent to a parallel universe.

The novel was published in the United States in July 2016 by the Crown Publishing Group and received rave reviews from fans of the genre.

Crouch has turned showrunner for the television adaptation of his novel. He, along with actor Joel Edgerton, is the executive producer of the show.

Is 'Dark Matter' based on a real story?

Friend's success takes a dark turn as physics professor is abducted by a mysterious figure (@AppleTV+)
Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly in 'Dark Matter' (@AppleTV+)

Though Apple TV+ 'Dark Matter' is based on a book, it is completely a fiction series. The concept of parallel universe is still being studied and no substantial discovery has been registered so far.

'Dark Matter' takes viewers through a unique experience of unrealistic phenomena, bundled with thrill and excitement.

Apart from Joel Edgerton, the series features Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, and Oakes Fegley.

Two episodes of 'Dark Matter' were released on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024. The OTT giant will now drop one episode per week until its finale on June 19.

'Dark Matter' trailer



 

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