Draft:Cape Fear (TV series)

*Cape Fear*
Cape Fear
Genre	Thriller drama
Created by	Nick Antosca
Inspired by	The Executioners; by John D. MacDonald
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Nick Antosca; Steven Spielberg; Martin Scorsese; Alex Hedlund; Darryl Frank; Justin Falvey;
Production companies	Universal Content Productions; Eat the Cat; Amblin Television;
Original release
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.

Production

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]

References

^ 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.

[1] 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.

[2] 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.

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