Synopsis and Interesting Facts about 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS', Netflix Series by Joko Anwar Praised by the Director of the Film 'PARASYTE'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Devie Vyatri Permata Cahyadi

As if not satisfied with the release of the phenomenal horror film of 2024 titled SIKSA KUBUR, Joko Anwar has announced his latest series project. Joko Anwar is one of Indonesia's renowned directors, known for his expertise in the thriller and horror genres. Previously, in 2022, news about Joko Anwar's latest series had already been announced. However, it was only at the beginning of 2024 that Joko Anwar officially released the teaser for this major project.

The latest series produced by Joko Anwar is titled NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS, and it will be available on the Netflix streaming platform. In the teaser shared through his Instagram account on Monday (15/01/2024), Joko Anwar was immediately flooded with positive support from fans who admitted they could not wait to see Joko Anwar's next masterpiece.

Not only that, but the director of the series PARASYTE: THE GREY from South Korea, Yeon Sang-ho, praised Joko Anwar's latest series and stated that Joko Anwar has great potential to be accepted by a global audience.

Let's dive into the full article!

1. Synopsis of the Series 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS'

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Being one of the major projects that has been in development for 3 years, the latest series by Joko Anwar in collaboration with the production house Come and See Pictures is touted to be a great success. NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS is a thriller & sci-fi genre series that tells the story of a series of strange phenomena occurring from 1985 to 2022. All these events are interconnected and will eventually answer the origins of our world and the threats that lie behind it.

Rusli Eddy, the Head of Content Indonesia, once shared a bit about the official synopsis of the series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS. "From 1985-2022, it tells the story of ordinary people faced with extraordinary situations. Uniting people from various decades to save the world," he concluded.

2. A Series of Interesting Facts about 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS'

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It wouldn't be Joko Anwar if he didn't have interconnected theories in all of his masterpiece works. For this latest series, Joko Anwar has also prepared some interesting facts behind the story of NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS.

1. Creation of a New Universe

The director, Joko Anwar himself, expressed that the story of NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS will be very interesting and mind-blowing. He emphasized that this series marks the beginning of the creation of a new universe.

2. Series with Thriller and Sci-fi Genre

Not far from the horror genre that has previously dominated Joko Anwar's works, the series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS confidently carries the supernatural, thriller, and sci-fi genres.

3. The Series NIGHTMARE AND DAYDREAMS Is Based on Indonesian Urban Legends

Based on issues that occur in Indonesia, Joko Anwar is ready to lift urban legend stories packaged with interesting and thrilling narratives. Joko Anwar himself has revealed the story in the first episode of this series. "This series opens with the first episode titled Old House. Telling the story of a taxi driver who... (to be continued)," concluded Joko Anwar in the Netflix ID video presentation.

4. Collaborating with a Lineup of Talented Indonesian Artists

Very dedicated! Joko Anwar himself collaborates with a total of 65 actors who will act as talented stars. Featuring a lineup of renowned Indonesian stars, this series looks very promising.

3. Cast List of the Series 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS'

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Streaming on the Netflix platform, the series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS will be divided into several episodes filled with a series of strange phenomena. The confirmed cast list for the series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS includes (Source: Netflix ID):

1. Ario Bayu

2. Asmara Abigail

3. Marissa Anita

4. Fachry Albar

5. Nirina Zubir

6. Lukman Sardi

7. Yoga Pratama

8. Restu Sinaga

9. Karina Salim

10. Kevin Ardilova

11. Sal Priadi

12. Poppy Sovia

13. Ersa Mayori

14. Rukman Rosadi

15. Kiki Narendra

16. Yatti Surachman

17. Happy Salma

18. Ayu Laksmi

19. Faqih Alaydrus (child)

20. Arie Kriting

21. Teuku Rifnu Wikana

22. Nungki Kusumastuti

23. Agnes Naomi

24. Mike Lucock

25. Putra Dinata

26. Mian Tiara

27. Balgis Achmad (child)

28. Irgi Achmad Fahrezi

29. Muzakki Ramdhan

30. Niken Anjani

31. Aimee Saras

32. Justin Adiwinata

33. Egi Fedly

34. Haydar Salishz

35. Natalius Chendana

36. Agra Piliang

37. Tora Sudiro

38. Daood Saleem (child)

39. Eduwart Manalu

40. Afrian Arisandy

41. Djenar Maesa Ayu

42. Agus Firmansyah

43. Nazira C.Noer

44. Ruth Marini

45. Putri Ayudya

46. Faradina Mufti

47. Imelda Therinne

48. Tegar Satrya

49. Nafiza Fatia Rani (child)

50. Nicholas Sada

51. Sha Ine Febriyanti

52. Sita Nursanti

53. Anne Yasmine

54. Totos Rasiti

55. Sarita Ibrahim

Danang Suryonegoro

56. Aqi Singgih

57. Kenes Andari

58. Ully Triani

59. Vivian Idris

60. Zidni Hakim

61. Kartika Jahja

62. Lucky Moniaga

63. Lembu Wiworo Jati

64. Jaisal Tanjung

4. Release Schedule & Official Teaser 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS'

As reported from Joko Anwar's official announcement on the Netflix ID YouTube broadcast, he revealed the release schedule for his latest series. The series NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS is scheduled to officially release on June 14, 2024. Here is additional information about the NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS series along with its official teaser. Let's check it out!

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