The show is based on true crime podcasts like Serial, and it seeks to show audiences the real-life consequences that come with bringing the pursuit of justice to a public stage.
Aaron Paul is set to portray Warren Cave, a man found guilty of a crime he potentially didn’t commit, making him a significant part of Are You Sleeping.
“Is Warren innocent or guilty?” will almost certainly be a question viewers will ask themselves frequently whilst watching, which likely means Paul will be getting a sizable chunk of screentime and narrative thrust.
The drama is largely centered around an investigative journalist, played by Octavia Spencer, who seeks to uncover the truth of Warren’s decades-old trial as a project for her new podcast.