| Nurse the Dead | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Supernatural Comedy drama Black comedy |
| Created by | Mark Labella |
| Showrunner | Mark Labella |
| Written by | Mark Labella |
| Directed by | Mark Labella |
| Starring | Jelynn Malone |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | English Filipino |
| Production | |
| Production location | Los Angeles |
| Production company | iWant |
| Original release | |
| Network | iWant |
Nurse the Dead is an upcoming Philippine supernatural comedy drama television series created by Mark Labella. The series stars Jelynn Malone as Noa Reyes, a Filipno nurse supervisor in a haunted hospital who has the ability to see ghosts with her third eye.
The series is currently filming in Los Angeles. Mark Labella also serves as showrunner, writer, and director. iWant is producing the show for its streaming service which will be the first bilingual series on American soil. [1] [2]
Noa Reyes, a driven Filipina nurse supervisor whose ability to see ghosts — referred to as her “third eye” — makes her the go-to handler for a hospital ward teeming with restless spirits. Juggling demanding apparitions alongside staff burnout, family pressures and a coworker who seems to know more about her than expected.
The series is already in production since January 2026 with Mark Labella as creator and director with Charlyn Villegas as assitant director. The series cast were also confirmed by Labella and was announced that Princess Punzalan, Anthony Jennings, and Ruby Rodriguez will be part of the series. [3] On February 2026, that Jelynn Malone was cast for the lead role in the show at the same time additional cast are Gigette Reyes, Johari Johnson, Tootsie Guevarra, Sydney Bollenbeck, Kyle Rezzarday, and Natalie Orsi. [4] Mark Abella will additionaly serve as a writer and showrunner with Wesley Villarica and Drea Castro directing the episodes. [1] The series is being produced by iWant. [2]
Principal photography started in Los Angeles and wrapped on February 16, 2026. [1] [5]