Apple TV+ Sets June 5 Premiere for Cape Fear Limited Series
Apple TV+ will launch its 10-episode adaptation of the classic thriller on June 5 with Javier Bardem as vengeful ex-con Max Cady, targeting lawyers.
Key Points
- Premiering June 5 with first two episodes, then weekly Fridays until July 31 for 10 total.
- Javier Bardem stars as Max Cady seeking revenge on Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as the Bowdens.
- Showrunner Nick Antosca; executive producers include Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
- Serialized format adds psychological depth beyond 1962 film and 1991 Scorsese remake.
Apple TV+ has set a June 5 premiere date for *Cape Fear*, its limited series adaptation of the classic thriller film *The Cape of Terror*. The streaming service will release the first two episodes worldwide on that date, followed by weekly Friday drops for the remaining eight until July 31, for a total of 10 instalments.
Developed by Nick Antosca as showrunner and writer, the production draws from John D. MacDonald's novel *The Executioners*, the source material for the 1962 film and Martin Scorsese's 1991 remake starring Nick Nolte and Robert De Niro. This TV version reimagines the story through a serialized format, allowing deeper exploration of characters and added narrative layers to heighten tension and conflict.
Universal Content Productions and Amblin Television back the series, with executive producers including Steven Spielberg and Scorsese. Leading the cast is Javier Bardem as the menacing ex-convict Max Cady, who targets lawyers Anna and Tom Bowden, played by Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson. The plot kicks off as Cady emerges from prison seeking revenge against the couple for a past wrong, upending their lives.
The extended format offers opportunities to delve into psychological nuances absent from the films. While no full trailer has debuted, promotional images and details suggest a gripping, suspense-driven style. Apple TV+ positions *Cape Fear* as a flagship project for its 2025 lineup.
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