Apple TV’s new 10-episode psychological thriller Cape Fear premiered on June 5, 2026, with the first two episodes, launching a limited series that reunites two legendary filmmakers as executive producers and marks a major new adaptation of the classic revenge story.
The series stars Javier Bardem as Max Cady, a sociopathic ex-convict seeking revenge, alongside Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as a married couple whose family faces an escalating threat. Created by Nick Antosca, the show is based on John D. MacDonald’s 1957 novel The Executioners and draws from both the 1962 film and Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake, which starred Robert De Niro in the Cady role.
Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg serve as executive producers on the project, bringing their combined legacy from the original 1991 film to this new serialized take. The series follows a format of two episodes launching on June 5, with new episodes releasing weekly through July 31.
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The cast also includes Lily Collias in a supporting role, as the story centers on a family whose comfortable life in Savannah, Georgia, unravels when the antagonist emerges from prison with vengeance in mind. Early reviews have noted the tension and psychological depth of the adaptation, with critics highlighting Bardem’s performance as a chilling reimagining of the iconic villain.
Sources
- Apple — official announcement of June 5, 2026 premiere date and first two episodes
- Wikipedia — series creator, episode count, and source material details
- WSLS — cast roles and setting information
- Entertainment Weekly — cast and production details
