Nurse the Dead is a Philippine supernatural comedy drama television series created by Mark Labella. The series stars Jelynn Malone as Noa Reyes, a Filipino nurse supervisor in a haunted hospital who has the ability to see ghosts with her third eye.
The series was filmed 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.
Premise Noa Reyes, a 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 apparitions alongside staff burnout, family pressures and a coworker who seems to know more about her than expected.
Cast
Main cast Jelynn Malone as Noa Reyes Harlowe Malone as young Noa Gigette Reyes as Teresita Reyes / Mami Tess Anthony Jennings as Grim Princess Punzalan as Camille Alejandro Ruby Rodriguez as Rosalinda "Ross" Amee
Supporting cast Johari Johnson as Jane Taylor Pablo Azar as Atzin Castañeda Tootsie Guevarra as Zeny Sydney Bollenbeck as Donna Mae "DonDon" Baur Kyle Rezzarday as George McAllister Natalie Orsi as Archangel Yolanda Fahim Fazli as Mr. Hamid Brett Justin Koppel as Reid
Episodes
Production
Development and casting The series is already in production since January 2026 with Mark Labella as creator and director with Charlyn Villegas as assistant 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. In February 2026, 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. Mark Abella will additionally serve as a writer and showrunner with Wesley Villarica and Drea Castro directing the episodes. The series is being produced by iWant.
Filming Principal photography started in Los Angeles and wrapped on February 16, 2026.
Release The series is set to release on iWant on June 12, 2026. The series consists of 8 episodes.
References
External links
Nurse the Dead on iWant