Fear Takes Hold in Apple TV’s Official Trailer for Cape Fear, New Thriller Series Directed by Martin Scorsese

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Apple TV+ has just dropped the trailer for its new psychological horror series, Cape Fear.
This 10-part series is based on an idea by Nick Antosca, who also serves as the showrunner and an executive producer. Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, both Academy Award winners, are also executive producers on the project.
The series features Javier Bardem, an Academy Award winner, playing the infamous criminal Max Cady. Amy Adams, an Academy Award nominee, and Patrick Wilson star as Anna and Tom Bowden, a happily married couple who are lawyers.

A chilling story is getting a modern update. Apple TV+ has released the trailer for its new psychological horror series, Cape Fear. The 10-episode show, backed by acclaimed filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg as executive producers, reimagines the classic tale of revenge. It’s set to be a dark, suspenseful, and captivating event this summer.

The new Apple TV series is based on John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners and Martin Scorsese’s 1991 film adaptation. It centers on Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson), a married couple who are both lawyers. Their lives are thrown into turmoil when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), a dangerous criminal they helped convict, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Martin Scorsese also directed the series.

Javier Bardem delivers a powerfully chilling performance as the iconic villain, bringing the same intensity that earned him an Academy Award. Alongside the leads – Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Bardem – the film boasts a talented supporting cast including Joe Anders, Lily Collias, and Malia Pyles. CCH Pounder, Jamie Hector, and Anna Baryshnikov also make memorable appearances.

The series comes from UCP and Amblin Television, with Nick Antosca as creator and showrunner. To give the adaptation a high-quality, movie-like feel, Academy Award nominee Morten Tyldum directed the first episode and is also an executive producer.

Featuring a fantastic cast, experienced producers, and a truly frightening story, Cape Fear is set to be a major television event. Viewers should get ready for a thrilling and suspenseful ride when it premieres on Apple TV on June 5, 2026.

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