Dream Corp LLC (2016)

About Dream Corp LLC

Dream Corp LLC is a television series released in 2016. This show is an adventurous experiment, where we dive into the minds of patients to decode their dreams in order to heal their unsettled sub-conscious. The show is created by Daniel Stessen and executive produced by Stephen Merchant and John Krasinski.

Making / Production

This unique series is a mix of live-action and animation, the production team uses a technique called rotoscoping to interpret and animate the dream sequences. The production features a unique, purpose-built set, which makes it possible to shift from the real-world to dream world smoothly.

Actors

• Jon Gries: Played as Dr. Roberts, the lead dream reader. His expertise in both comedy and serious roles supported in crafting an eccentric and engaging character.
• Nicholas Rutherford: Played as Patient 88, the protagonist patient of the show. His performance as the confused and scared patient was impactful.
• Stephen Merchant: Voiced T.E.R.R.Y, the robotic office manager. His creative comic timing brings life into the animated character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is Adult Swim’s first-ever live-action program.
• Parts of the show are portrayed in rotoscoped animation, processed by animators in Los Angeles.
• Creator Daniel Stessen initially conceived the idea for the script while analyzing his own dream.

Awards

As per gathered information, Dream Corp LLC hasn't yet won any individual awards but has been appreciated by critics and viewers alike for its innovative concept.

Quotes

• "Dream Corp LLC, where the dreams never end..." - Dr Roberts
• "I swear if one more patient chases me in their dream, I'm falling asleep on the job..." - T.E.R.R.Y
• "Maybe most of life is lived in the mind..." - Patient 88

Music, Soundtrack

• "Dreams" by The Cranberries, featured in several episodes giving a soft touch to the dreamy theme.
• "Sleepwalker" by Nightwish, a Finnish symphonic metal band, appears frequently, symbolizing the chaos insinuated in dreams.