If you haven’t seen ‘’Maniac’’ yet, I suggest you do!
These are some facts about the miniseries you should know, before watching:
- Maniac is an American psychological dark comedy-drama web television miniseries.
- It was created by Patrick Somerville and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.
- Maniac is based on the Norwegian television series of the same name by Espen PA Lervaag, Håakon Bast Mossige, Kjetil Indregard, and Ole Marius Araldsen.
- The series follows two strangers who connect during a mind-bending pharmaceutical trial.
- Maniac stars Emma Stone, Jonah Hill, Justin Theroux, Sonoya Mizuno, Gabriel Byrne, and Sally Field.
- Emma Stone portrays Annie Landsberg, a woman with borderline personality disorder who dwells unhealthily on her relationships. Stone also portrays Linda Marino, Arlie Kane, Annia, and Ruth in the B and C pill-induced dreams.
- Jonah Hill portrays Owen Milgrim, the son of a wealthy family who potentially has schizophrenia. Having decided to make his way without his family’s assistance, Milgrim struggles to hold a job and provide for himself. Hill also portrays Bruce Marino, Oliver “Ollie” Hightower, and Snorri in the B and C pill-induced dreams.
- Justin Theroux portrays James K. Mantleray, a scientist working on the Neberdine Pharmaceutical Biotech (NPB) experiment. Previously removed from the experiment’s team, Mantleray is brought back on following the death of Dr. Robert Muramoto.
- On March 18, 2016, it was announced that Paramount Television and Anonymous Content were producing a television series to be directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.
- Principal photography for the series began on August 15, 2017 in New York City and was expected to conclude by the end of November 2017.
- On September 13, 2018, the series held its world premiere at the Southbank Centre in London, England. On September 20, 2018, the series held its American premiere at Center 415 in New York City.
- Maniac has received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its visuals, direction and acting, particularly the performances of Stone and Hill.
