HBO Max orders relaxation TV series A World of Calm, featuring narration from Mahershala Ali, Nicole Kidman, Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba

Variety

HBO Max is partnering with the Calm meditation app for its first foray into health and wellness programming, which “combines mesmeric imagery with narration by A-list stars." Each half-hour episode will feature a relaxing tale designed to transform how the viewer (or listener if you have your eyes closed) feels, with the aim to “transport the viewer into tranquility through scientifically-engineered narratives, enchanting music and astounding footage, to naturally calm your body and soothe the mind.” Other narrators include Oscar Isaac, Zoë Kravitz, Lucy Liu and Cillian Murphy. “We are delighted to bring the magic behind our audio Sleep Stories to the screen for the first time," said Calm co-founder Michael Acton Smith. "These experiences are visual Valium and will help people relax and unwind during these stressful times.”