John Noble is back on the set of Fringe following treatment for a sleep disorder that grounded production for two weeks.
Noble is accustomed to the paranormal on Fringe, but when shooting the opening episode of the fifth and final season the actor needed time-out. He told Entertainment Weekly:
“I couldn’t even think, mate. I was working and going: ‘This is really hard.’”
With Noble integral to the sci-fi serial’s final season, the powers that be were able to give him some time off to seek treatment in LA.
Noble has suffered from a combo of insomnia and sleep apnea for several years but coming off the back of a busy summer of international travel, which included an emotional final Comic-Con panel, Noble hit the wall:
“I basically hit a wall, and we had to deal with it. I went to the hospital, had all the tests, and we put the strategies into place to deal with both of those issues, including the space-age mask that I wear to bed now. [laughs] It’s pretty unsightly.”
Now back at work in Vancouver, filming the second episode of the season, Noble says he hasn’t caught as many Z’s in years:
“People were so bloody supportive, it was really touching. I’m feeling more well rested now and sleeping better than I have in 20 years.”
The final season of Fringe is still slated to launch Friday, Sept. 28 on Fox.
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Welcome back John. Glad you’re feeling better. Can’t wait for season 5!
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Sleep is underestimated. It is só important for the health of a person. I can relate to John, having received treatment for exactly the same problems last summer.
I knów now what a good nightrest means, and how to get it.
Take care John Noble and welcome back to the set!
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Great to see that John Noble is getting treatment for this and as a result is back on set for Fringe. The way the guy acts, you would expect that he deserved a bit of time off to recuperate.
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I have been wearing a Cpap for years since a young age. This slap apnea can lead to many health issues if not worn which I wear every night.
Yeah it feels goofy to wear, But it can hit you at any age or any shape but it works once you get use to it it is lights out when you put it on. Good Luck John you are a special person.
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I don’t envy John having sleep apnea. I’m sure it can make life difficult. It is good that he’s being treated for it. And it’s a relief to have him back.
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I’m glad he’s back, and I’m even more glad he’s feeling better.
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As a medical student I understand why sleep apnea patients *hate* wearing CPAP but it does wonders for you! Glad to hear John is feeling much better…
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Great to know that you´re feeling better, John!
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