It was that racist remark that ultimately became the catalyst for the series. Declining his offer, the man responds by saying “You’re right, Indian people don’t do these kinds of things”. At the bar, he was approached by a man inquiring about his interest in male escorting, promising Reddy big bucks and a lot of fun.
Unable to fall asleep one night, Reddy decided to meet up with his friends for some drinks.
He soon realizes, however, how liberating being an escort really is, imbuing him with a feeling of authenticity he struggles to reconcile with.Īn incident at a NYC Bar inspired Reddy to write this series. He justifies his side hustle as a means to provide financial support to his relative suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Reddy plays the main character Nikhil Rao, a New York City-based writer and insomniac who masquerades as a male escort during dusk. Vishaal Reddy, an Indian American actor and now director, is currently in the process of producing his upcoming five part mini-series Insomnia, a dark comedy that follows a queer Indian guy’s journey as a secret male escort.Īccording to Reddy’s Kickstarter campaign, “The series explores the unique challenges of being an escort in the 21st century, while also delving into the themes of sexuality, race, and mental health”.
