Avan Jogia and Dove Cameron ignite the thriller 56 Days, set to premiere Feb. 18

Avan Jogia and Dove Cameron are fronting 56 Days, a sultry, suspense-forward series adapted from a bestselling novel and primed to turn late-winter TV into a pressure cooker when it debuts on Wednesday, February 18 (ET). Early glimpses highlight crackling chemistry, audacious intimacy, and a slow-burn mystery that leans into desire and danger in equal measure.

A buzzy page-to-screen leap

The drama draws from an acclaimed book and centers on a relationship that accelerates under extraordinary circumstances, with secrets edging closer to the surface the tighter the bond becomes. The adaptation frames intimacy as both magnet and minefield, promising a stylish cocktail of romance and dread. With its compact timeline and tightly wound premise, the show aims to deliver the juice of a psychological thriller while giving its leads room to push beyond familiar archetypes.

Jogia on making intimacy look real

Jogia, who plays Oliver Kennedy, doesn’t shy away from the project’s erotic charge. He’s candid about the mechanics behind the heat, noting this is his second project with a significant number of intimate scenes after earlier forays where the goal tilted toward comedy. Here, he emphasizes, the mandate is different: make it look real. “This is my second show doing a lot of sex scenes. I did a show that was more rompy and a little bit more campy. The goal was comedy. It’s different than doing sex scenes where it looks real,” he said, adding that the process is still laced with on-set absurdity: “It’s mostly just really goofy.”

The actor, long embraced by fans for both heartthrob roles and boundary-pushing choices, also reflected on the responsibility that comes with being seen as a queer awakening by some viewers. “It’s a really lovely thing to be a part of! It feels like a responsibility if I’m being perfectly honest with you, but it is really lovely. On Bisexual Visibility Day, I’m like a bi husband! It’s amazing,” he shared. That openness dovetails with the series’ promise to treat intimacy not as garnish but as character architecture.

Cameron on choreographing the heat

Opposite Jogia, Cameron underscores how meticulously crafted these sequences are. She describes the choreography as complex, technical, and yes—surprisingly funny. “You have no idea how complicated and how silly it is to make that look real,” she said. “It’s like a clown car! You’re pulling things out from under the covers. It just keeps going! It’s so crazy.” Their comments paint a backstage portrait where trust, planning, and a healthy sense of humor are as essential as any prop or lighting cue.

Why this pairing clicks

Jogia’s screen résumé stretches from a breakout turn as Beck in a beloved teen series to risk-taking roles in projects like Now Apocalypse and I Am Michael, where he demonstrated a comfort with fluid, offbeat characters. Cameron’s ascent as a pop-culture multihyphenate gives the production a performer equally at home in glossy pop anthems and knotty character work. Together, they bring distinct fanbases and complementary energies to a story that thrives on duality: allure and alarm, fantasy and fallout.

The casting also aligns with a broader trend: steamy, prestige-leaning thrillers that rely on intimate stakes as much as plot mechanics. For pop fans—from Halsey listeners to Cameron devotees—this particular blend of sound, style, and tension lands squarely at the intersection of music and screen culture.

Release details and what to watch for

56 Days premieres Wednesday, February 18 (ET). The rollout positions the series as a conversation-starter just as audiences are seeking fresh, binge-ready fare. Expect early discourse to fixate on on-screen chemistry, the choreography of intimacy, and how closely the adaptation hews to the novel’s structure and reveals. The project’s success will hinge on whether its romantic sizzle elevates—rather than eclipses—the mystery at its core. If Jogia and Cameron’s behind-the-scenes candor is any indication, 56 Days is intent on making the heat serve the story.