The Edge of Sleep on Prime Video: Full list of cast

The Edge of Sleep is streaming on Amazon Prime. (Amazon Prime)
The Edge of Sleep is streaming on Amazon Prime. (Amazon Prime)

Amazon Prime's The Edge of Sleep is a fantasy thriller starring Mark Fischbach as Dave, a night watchman at a museum. After his shift, Dave discovers one day that he's the only living person left, as all other humans have mysteriously died.

The Edge of Sleep has the following official synopsis, according to IMDB:

“When a night watchman finishes his shift, he's terrified to discover that everyone in the world who fell asleep the night before is dead.”

Season 1 of The Edge of Sleep aired in October 2019. Season 2 began on October 17, 2024, with episode 4 premiering on October 20. Season 2 will have 11 episodes, three more than the first season's 8 episodes.


The main cast of The Edge of Sleep

1) Mark Fischbach as Dave

Celebrities Visit Build - November 12, 2019 - Source: Getty
Celebrities Visit Build - November 12, 2019 - Source: Getty

A successful Twitch streamer/gamer, Mark Fischbach is better known to his fans as Markiplier. Markiplier has worked on various TV series as a writer, director, and actor. Notably, he was the screenwriter for Unus Annus and the In Space series.

The actor has worked in the Thomas Sander series and has produced a remarkably emotional performance in The Edge of Tomorrow. Markiplier’s role as Dave is arguably his biggest yet, in the industry.


2) Cara Santana as Linda

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Lollapalooza Brazil - Day 2 - Source: Getty

Cara Santana is part of The Edge of Sleep as Linda, one of the few survivors in the series. The Texas-born actor is an industry veteran, having worked in a range of popular shows and movies. She was recently seen in The Neighbourhood, and has also worked in series such as Vida and The Real Bros of Simi Valley.

The actress plays an important role in The Edge of Sleep and is one of Dave’s allies who help him uncover the mystery behind the mass deaths in the series. Santana has also acted in movies such as Smartass and Reunion.


3) Alexandra Essoe as Katie

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Los Angeles Premiere Of "Trim Season" - Source: Getty

Alexandra Essoe, another industry veteran in her own right, plays the role of Katie in The Edge of Sleep. The character emerges as another ally for Dave, and becomes part of the team intent on uncovering the mystery in The Edge of Sleep.

Essoe has previously been seen in series such as The Fall of the House of Usher, The Midnight Club, and Midnight Mass. Essoe was most recently seen in Fall Risk.


The Edge of Sleep: Full cast list

In addition to the stars mentioned above, the following actors form a part of the ensemble cast for The Edge of Sleep:

  • Victor Rasuk as Matteo
  • Michael Yama as The Whale / The Old Man
  • Pat Healy as The Trespasser
  • Marcia Cross as Tracy
  • Rob Morrow as John
  • Sander Argabrite as Young Dave
  • Collin Lim as Felix
  • Joshua Burge as Gus
  • Rose Gilroy as Jane / Additional Voices
  • Carlease Burke as Britney
  • Chris Mulkey as Doctor Gordon
  • Joshua Leonard as Doctor Weiss
  • Benjamin Arthur as Wade Drux
  • Sheila Carrasco as Lila Monroe

The Edge of Sleep season 2 is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Edited by Divya Singh
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