Cape Fear (TV series)
| Cape Fear | |
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| Genre | Thriller drama |
| Created by | Nick Antosca |
| Inspired by | The Executioners by John D. MacDonald |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
Cape Fear is an upcoming American thriller drama television series created by Nick Antosca. The series is not a direct adaptation, but draws inspiration from the novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald its Cape Fear film adaptations in 1962 and 1991. It is produced by Eat the Cat, UCP, and Amblin Television.
Premise
[edit]Max Cady, fresh out of prison, seeks revenge on his public defender, who hid evidence from him that would have changed his case.
Cast
[edit]- Javier Bardem as Max Cady
- Amy Adams as Anna Bowden
- Patrick Wilson as Tom Bowden
- CCH Pounder
- Anna Baryshnikov
- Jamie Hector
- Clara Wong
Production
[edit]Nick Antosca was a fan of both Cape Fear movies since childhood, and he asked Universal to develop an adaptation of them. He began development of the series through his deal with Universal Content Productions along with Amblin Television. Development of the show was first announced in November 2023 as the project sought buyers.[1] In April 2024, it was revealed the series was in development at Apple TV+.[2] The series would receive a greenlight in November, with Javier Bardem cast in the role of Max Cady.[3] In February 2025, Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson would join the cast.[4][5] In April 2025, it was revealed that CCH Pounder joined the cast, with Morten Tyldum now onboard to executive produce and direct the pilot.[6] In May 2025, Anna Baryshnikov, Jamie Hector and Clara Wong joined the cast.[7]
Filming began in Atlanta in April 2025,[8] and is expected to continue until October 15.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 21, 2023). "Cape Fear Series From Nick Antosca, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese & UCP Heats Up TV Marketplace". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (April 17, 2024). "Ageless Auteurs: Scorsese Eyes Frank Sinatra Biopic With Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, Spielberg Tackling UFO Movie and More". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 18, 2024). "Cape Fear: Javier Bardem To Star In Apple TV+ Series From Nick Antosca, Martin Scorsese & Steven Spielberg". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 11, 2025). "Amy Adams Boards Cape Fear Series at Apple". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 25, 2025). "Patrick Wilson Joins Javier Bardem & Amy Adams In Apple's Cape Fear". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 7, 2025). "'Cape Fear' Series at Apple TV+ Casts CCH Pounder, Sets Morten Tyldum to Direct Pilot (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 6, 2025). "Anna Baryshnikov, Jamie Hector & Clara Wong Latest To Join Apple's 'Cape Fear' TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Now Filming in Georgia
- ^ Antonio, Brent (February 27, 2025). "Apple TV+ Cape Fear Series Begins Filming in Atlanta with Amy Adams and Javier Bardem". Project Casting. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Cape Fear at the Internet Movie Database