Heather Morris

New York- Best known for her unforgettable and iconic role as Brittany S. Pierce in the critically acclaimed TV series “Glee,” actress/dancer Heather Morris is captivating audiences once again, this time behind the scenes as the brilliant executive producer, director and writer of the sensational, star-studded, scripted podcast series “The Bystanders,” a zany, scripted, dark comedy that explores the bystander effect – a social psychological theory that states individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when in the presence of other people. Drawing on her extensive experience in the entertainment industry and her undeniable talent, Morris joins co-creators EPs Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales along with co executive-producers Nick Blair Wilfong and Marilee Stafford, taking listeners on a thrilling journey through captivating storytelling and thought-provoking conversations. The Bystanders Podcast has reached over A MILLION downloads.

Psychologists worldwide have studied the Bystander Effect, a social psychological theory that states that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim in the presence of other people. However, never before has it been explored as creatively and self-awarely as in The Bystanders Podcast, created by Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales. This female duo has skillfully crafted a dark and witty comedy, reminiscent of the classic 1940s radio drama, with a musical score by Tory Cummins that will transport you into the story. The Bystanders is produced by Black Label Media (La La Land/Sicario) and is written by Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather Morris (Glee) who also serve as Executive Producers alongside Marilee Stafford. The story follows a group of flawed characters who become the victims of a kidnapping after they stood by and witnessed a tragic incident. The Bystanders find themselves held captive by a psychotic man who forces them to learn the true meaning of friendship while playing by his rules. With a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Kathleen Turner, Margaret Cho, Beth Dover, Joe Lo Truglio, Jon Gries, Luke Cook, Monte Markham, Darren Criss, Wayne Knight, and Jane Lynch reprising her role as the Narrator, The Bystanders is a must-listen podcast. For the first time in any scripted podcast, listeners can enjoy an immersive Dolby Atmos Surround Sound experience designed by Alex Carter. Similar to shows like White Lotus and Fargo, each season offers new characters, stories, and adventures for listeners. All six episodes of The Bystanders Season 2 is available now on both Apple Podcasts and on TheBystandersPodcast.com.