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Javier Bardem Stalks Amy Adams' Family in 'Cape Fear' Teaser

The 10-episode series reimagines the 1957 novel and 1991 film with a psychological horror focus, starring Amy Adams and Javier Bardem, premiering June 5 on Apple TV+.

  • Apple TV+ released the first trailer for the "highly anticipated" series Cape Fear, starring Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden, alongside Javier Bardem, premiering Friday, June 5.
  • The project draws on a 70-year history originating from John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel The Executioners, followed by the 1962 feature starring Gregory Peck and the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese.
  • In this version, the Bowdens are responsible for putting Max Cady behind bars; upon his release, Cady seeks "Biblical" vengeance against the couple, with Bardem portraying the notorious killer.
  • Showrunner Nick Antosca describes the series as a "psychological horror thriller" and examination of America's 21st century true crime obsession, with executive producers Steven Spielberg and Scorsese overseeing the UCP-developed project.
  • New episodes will follow the June 5 premiere through July 31, with the service available on Apple TV 4K for $12.99 per month or included in the Apple One bundle.
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Robert De Niro has found a suitable successor to his iconic role as the terrifying psychopath in the thriller Cape Fear. The first trailer for a new TV series starring Javier Bardem as notorious psychopath Max Cady has been released. The trailer shows Bardem sporting a chiseled and tattooed body and a sinister laugh.

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In the new adaptation of the psychological thriller Cape Fear (1991), which will this time be made into a miniseries, Javier Bardem will take on the role of vengeful killer Cady, who became a cult hit thanks to Robert De Niro.

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