Trending
Tucker County High School graduate Nick Blair Wilfong is one of the writers and executive producers of Season 2 of "The Bystanders", a star-studded dark comedy podcast from Oscar-winning company Black Label Media ("La La Land", "Sicario").
Wilfong, a native of Parsons, graduated Tucker County High School in 2008, where he was an active member of their theater program. Now he acts, writes and produces professionally in Hollywood, where he is a member of the Television Academy and a frequent guest at the Emmys.
"The Bystanders" returns for an eagerly anticipated second season, exploring the intriguing dynamics of the Bystander Effect. Created by Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales, this female duo masterfully weaves a clever and self-aware narrative, paying homage to the golden age of radio dramas while immersing listeners in a captivating musical score by Tory Cummins.
The six-episode season follows a group of flawed characters who, having witnessed a tragic incident as bystanders, find themselves kidnapped and held captive by a deranged individual. Amidst their harrowing ordeal, they are forced to rediscover the essence of true friendship, all while playing by their captor's twisted rules.
"The Bystanders" is produced by Black Label Media from a writing team comprised of Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Wilfong, and Heather Morris ("Glee"), who also serve as executive producers, alongside Marilee Stafford.
With an impressive ensemble cast, including Kathleen Turner, Margaret Cho, Beth Dover, Joe Lo Truglio, Jon Gries, Luke Cook, Monte Markham, Darren Criss, Wayne Knight and the return of Jane Lynch in her role as the Narrator, "The Bystanders" offers a unique listening experience.
This scripted podcast provides a cutting-edge Dolby Atmos Surround Sound experience meticulously designed by Alex Carter and Tim McKeown, transporting audiences deeper into the story.
"We are excited to bring a new story to 'The Bystanders' series and work with the talented Jane Lynch again and such an outstanding voice cast. The team has come up with an amazing and funny story that was brought to life with this stellar cast and musical score from Tory Cummins that creates one of the best audio, immersive experiences in audio storytelling," said Morris.
Similar to acclaimed television shows like "White Lotus" and "Fargo", each season of The Bystanders introduces new characters, stories and adventures. The new season is available now on Apple Podcasts and the show's official website, www.thebystanderspodcast.com.