Dark Matter: A Mind-Bending Journey Through Alternate Realities

Dark Matter

Jason Dessen (Edgerton), a physicist, professor, and family man, is abducted into an alternate version of his life while walking home in Chicago. He strives to return to his reality while facing different versions of himself in a labyrinth of choices.

Genre: 02 Series

Creation Date: 2024-08-22

Production Company: MESQUITE PRODUCTIONS, INC.

Locations: Chicago, IL – Santa Fe, NM

Producers: Matt Tolmach, Joel Edgerton, Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry

Showrunner: Blake Crouch

Director: Jakob Verbruggen

Contact: durango60623prod@gmail.com, 773-756-5404

Production Schedule: February 10 – September 15, 2025 (w/t “DURANGO 60623”)

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Where Science Meets the Unknown

“Dark Matter” tells the riveting story of Jason Dessen, a renowned physicist whose life is turned upside down when he is abducted into an alternate reality. Portrayed by Joel Edgerton, Jason must confront the vast potential of the multiverse, navigating a maze of diverging possibilities that force him to grapple with who he is and what truly matters.

As Jason struggles to return to his original life, he encounters alternate versions of himself, each representing the choices he didn’t make. These encounters lead to profound questions about identity, love, and sacrifice, elevating the series into a deep exploration of human potential and the consequences of our decisions.

Featuring the visionary talents of Blake Crouch as showrunner and Jakob Verbruggen as director, this production combines a richly layered narrative with visually striking settings that transition seamlessly between Chicago’s urban sprawl and Santa Fe’s otherworldly landscapes. “Dark Matter” masterfully combines science fiction with human drama, delivering an emotionally charged thriller that keeps viewers questioning reality long after the credits roll.

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