Apple TV+ Sets Global Premiere Date for Insomniac Love Story

Summary

• Still Up, a new series on Apple TV+, follows the story of Danny and Lisa, two best friends bonded by insomnia and the unspoken feelings they have for each other.
• The first three episodes of Still Up will premiere on September 22, with one new episode airing each Friday through October 27, joining other exciting titles like The Morning Show and Lessons in Chemistry.
• The ensemble cast of Still Up features talented actors such as Antonia Thomas, Craig Roberts, Rich Fulcher, Blake Harrison, Lois Chimimba, and Luke Fetherston, known for their previous work in various acclaimed projects.

Still Up, a new “almost” romantic comedy starring Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts, is headed to Apple TV+ this Fall. The streamer revealed that the eight episode series will make its global debut on Friday, September 22. Still Up follows the story of Danny (Roberts) and Lisa (Thomas) who are bonded by a common plight: insomnia. Still Up is set in the after-hours world of the best friends, who have no secrets except their feelings for each other. Blake Harrison (Kate & Koji), Lois Chimimba (Trust Me), Luke Fetherston (Judy) and Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh) also star.

The first three episodes of Still Up will air on Friday, September 22, with one new episode airing weekly every Friday through October 27. Still Up joins a number of titles making their return or premiering on the streamer this Fall, including season three of The Morning Show, the documentary The Super Models, and the Brie Larson-led Lessons in Chemistry.

Still Up is co-created by Steve Burge (Seekers) and Natalie Walter; the two serve as writers alongside Bryce Hart (Ten Percent). John Addis, who was nominated for a BAFTA award for his short film Lucky Break, serves as director. BAFTA Award winner Paul Schlesinger (Twenty Twelve) and Emmy-Award winner Phil Clarke (I May Destroy You) executive produce, while Arabella McGuigan (Twisted Tales) produces. Still Up is produced by Various Artists Limited for Apple TV+.

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Still Up’s Ensemble Cast and Where You’ve Seen Them

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Audiences may recognize Roberts from his 2010 breakout role in Submarine. He starred in the coming of age film as teenager Oliver Tate. From 2014 to 2017, Roberts starred in the Amazon Studios comedy Red Oaks. Set in the 1980s, the series followed Robert’s character David Myers, a college student working at the titular location as a tennis instructor. Robert’s last project was the 2021 film The Phantom of the Open, which he directed.

Thomas is a British actress known for her work on the E4 sci-fi comedy-drama Misfits, where she starred as Alisha Daniels for three season. She later starred as Evie Douglas in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 and Netflix series Love Sick. From its 2017 inception until last year, Thomas starred in the ABC drama The Good Doctor as Dr. Claire Browne. Thomas’ most recent project was the British crime drama series Suspect.

Rich Fulcher is a seasoned actor whose credits date back to the 1990s. He starred in the hit British comedy series The Mighty Boosh, and has appeared in numerous shows including Unnatural Acts, Children’s Hospital, Drunk History, Disenchantment, and, most recently, Black Mirror. He is set to appear in the anticipated Wonka.

Blake Harrison is an actor and comedian best known for his work on the critically acclaimed The Inbetweeners. Lois Chimimba’s credits include The One, Vigil and Trust Me. Luke Fetherston began his career as a stage actor before making his screen debut on BBC Films’ Judy, the biographical drama starring Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland. In 2022, he starred as Joel Foxworth in the Lifetime limited series The Flowers in the Attic: The Origin.

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