‘Cape Fear’: Apple TV Series Reveals First Look Photos, Sets Summer Release Date
Apple TV's 10-episode series reimagines Scorsese’s film as a psychological thriller examining America's true crime obsession, premiering with two episodes on June 5.
- Apple TV announced Tuesday that the series starring Amy Adams, Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson will debut globally June 5, 2026, with two episodes dropping then followed by weekly releases through July 31, 2026.
- Nick Antosca created and serves as showrunner, developing the 10-episode series through his overall deal at UCP, based on Martin Scorsese's 1991 film and John D. MacDonald's novel The Executioners.
- The series features executive producers Amy Adams, Javier Bardem, Steven Spielberg, and others, with Morten Tyldum directing the pilot and UCP and Amblin Television producing.
- At its Santa Monica press day Apple TV released first-look images but has not issued a trailer for the series, which is positioned as one of its most anticipated originals.
- Developed under Nick Antosca's overall deal at UCP since 2017, the series is backed by studio support, with Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg executive-producing, bolstering Apple TV's original slate.
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35 Years Later, A Terrifying Martin Scorsese Classic Is Getting A Massive Update
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Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson complete the project produced by Steven Spielberg to be released on June 5th
The company presents in Los Angeles the titles that will premiere this 2026, among them a series with Javier Bardem that renews 'The Cape of Fear', or a comedy about motherhood with Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer
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