Jennifer Connelly starred as Daniela Vargas Dessen in an upcoming American science fiction television series, Dark Matter.
Blake Crouch created science fiction based on his 2016 novel of the same name. The series consists of eight episodes and will premiere on Apple TV+, with two episodes on May 8, 2024.
Highlights
- Daniela Dessen is the wife of physicist Jason Dessen, and they live with their son Charlie in Chicago.
- Jason tries hard to return to his original form, as his family is in jeopardy due to an alternate version.
- Daniela’s love for Jason never faded, even though his alternate version harmed his family.
Dark Matter is a drama about a man abducted into an alternate version of his life.
He sets out on a terrible adventure to return to his actual family and defend them from a terrifying foe: himself amidst the mind-bending landscape of lives he may have led.
The series began production in Chicago on October 4, 2022, and was expected to wrap by April 2023.
Dayo Okeniyi, Oakes Fegley, Jimmi Simpson, and Alice Braga are other casts of Dark Matter.
Metacritic scored 63 out of 100 based on the opinions of 5 critics, whereas Rotten Tomatoes reported an 88% approval rating with an average rating of 7.5/10, based on 8 critic reviews.
Daniela Vargas Dessen’s Presence Is The Only Hope For Jason Dessen to Return His Original Life
Daniela Vargas Dessen, Jason Dessen’s wife, is one of the main characters of the thriller series Dark Matter. She lives with her husband and son in Chicago.
She gets afraid of her husband as he is warped into an alternate version of his life. He fights to return to his old life to prevent the alternate version of himself from harming his family.
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— Blake Crouch (@blakecrouch1) April 11, 2024
Daniela and her son’s lives are in jeopardy due to an alternate version of physicist Jason Dessen. She becomes a key figure when Jason is warped into this alternate reality.
Daniela abandons her dream of becoming a famous artist after getting pregnant with their son, Charlie, in the primary universe but enjoys artistic success in the alternate universe.
Her unwavering love and determination are crucial in Jason’s return to his true family. She portrayed the role of a supporting wife who helps her husband return to the real world.
Her love for the original Jason remains strong even though the other version of Jason tried to harm her family.
Based on the bestselling book by Blake Crouch, Dark Matter follows a physicist, professor and family man who embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.
— Apple TV (@AppleTV) February 5, 2024
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Furthermore, she encourages him to return to his actual life and stop the other version of himself from damaging their family.
As Jason navigates various alternate realities, Daniela becomes a beacon of hope and connection, anchoring him to his original life.
Additional Information
- Jakob Verbruggen directed the initial three episodes of Dark Matter.
- Some other directors include Alik Sakharov, Roxann Dawson, Logan George, and Celine Held.
- Dark Matter’s remaining six episodes will be released weekly following the release date of the opening of its two episodes.
- The final episode of Dark Matter is titled Jupiter and will be released on June 19, 2024.
