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

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Devie Vyatri Permata Cahyadi

Seemingly not satisfied with the release of the phenomenal horror film of 2024 titled SIKSA KUBUR, Joko Anwar is announcing his latest series. Joko Anwar himself is one of Indonesia's renowned directors who is an expert in thriller and horror genres. Previously, in 2022, news about Joko Anwar's latest series had been announced. However, it was not until early 2024 that Joko Anwar officially released a teaser for this big project.

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

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

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1. Synopsis of the Series 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS'

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Becoming one of the major projects that started three years ago, the latest series by Joko Anwar in collaboration with Come and See Pictures production house is expected to be a great success. NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS itself is a thriller & sci-fi genre series that tells the story of a series of strange phenomena that occurred from 1985 to 2022. All of these events are interconnected and will eventually reveal the origin of our world and the threats behind it.

Rusli Eddy, as the Head of Content Indonesia, once revealed a little about the official synopsis of the series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS. "From 1985 to 2022, it tells the story of ordinary people facing extraordinary situations. Bringing together people from different decades to save the world," he concluded.

2. Interesting Facts about 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS'

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It's not Joko Anwar's name if he doesn't have interconnected theories in all of his masterpiece works. Now, for his 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 himself, Joko Anwar, revealed that the story of NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS will be very interesting and mind-blowing. He also emphasized that this series will be the beginning of the creation of a new universe.

2. Series with Thriller and Sci-fi Genre

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

3. Series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS Based on Indonesian Urban Legends

Based on issues that occur in Indonesia, Joko Anwar is ready to bring up the story of urban legends 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." Tells the story of a taxi driver... (to be continued)," concluded Joko Anwar in the Netflix ID video.

4. Collaborating with Talented Indonesian Artists

So dedicated! Joko Anwar himself worked with a total of 65 actors who will act as talented stars. Filled by a lineup of famous Indonesian stars, this series looks very promising.

3. List of Casts of 'NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS'

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Airing through the Netflix streaming platform, the series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS will be divided into several episodes filled with a series of strange phenomena. The confirmed list of cast members for the series NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS is as follows (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

56. Danang Suryonegoro

57. Aqi Singgih

58. Kenes Andari

59. Ully Triani

60. Vivian Idris

61. Zidni Hakim

62. Kartika Jahja

63. Lucky Moniaga

64. Lembu Wiworo Jati

65. Jaisal Tanjung

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

According to Joko Anwar's official announcement on Netflix ID's YouTube broadcast, he revealed the release schedule of his latest series. The series NIGHTMARES & DAYDREAMS is planned to be officially released 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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