Apple TV+ has officially given green light to the new ‘Cape Fear’ TV series, bringing together a powerhouse of talent. Oscar winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg are executive producing with Spanish superstar Javier Bardem leading the cast as the iconic villain, Max Cady as reported by Variety and Deadline.
The series, based on John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners, takes inspiration from both the 1962 and 1991 film adaptations. This 10-episode thriller promises to delve into America’s obsession with true crime while offering a gripping, Hitchcockian narrative.
In this reimagined version, the married couple Amanda and Steve Bowden are attorneys whose peaceful lives are upended when Max Cady, a notorious killer from their past is released from prison. While the original novels and films centered on the husband as a lawyer this series offers a fresh perspective with both partners in the legal profession.
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Javier Bardem, known for his masterful portrayal of villains is expected to bring a chilling new depth to the character that was originally played by Robert Mitchum and Robert De Niro in previous adaptations.
Nick Antosca, the creator behind A Friend of the Family and The Act is writing and showrunning the series. Along with Scorsese and Spielberg, the series is being produced by Universal Pictures’ UCP and Amblin Television. This collaboration also marks the continued relationship between Bardem and Apple TV+ where he’s set to star in the upcoming racing film F1. The Cape Fear series will be available to stream on Apple TV+ in the near future.
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