Cape Fear Remake Drops Terrifying Trailer as Javier Bardem Takes on Killer Role
Javier Bardem stars as convicted killer Max Cady in the 10-episode remake, which begins with two episodes and runs weekly through July 31.
- Apple TV released the official trailer for its 10-part series Cape Fear on Friday, starring Javier Bardem as Max Cady. The thriller premieres on June 5, 2026, launching with the first two episodes.
- Attorneys Anna Bowden and Tom Bowden face a threat after Max Cady is released from prison following new evidence. Anna, who served as his lawyer, grapples with secrets about their past handling of the case.
- Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, this adaptation draws from the 1962 Gregory Peck film and the 1991 Scorsese remake. Bardem adopts a predatory approach, stalking the family while claiming to be 'Just asking questions.'
- Showrun by Nick Antosca, the series features Joe Anders, Lily Collias, Malia Pyles, and CCH Pounder in supporting roles. Weekly episodes will air on Apple TV through Friday, July 31, 2026.
- Speculation surrounds what the Bowdens did to Cady, with Anna fearing Max 'could know about what we did' regarding their past. Whether the series elicits sympathy for Cady remains to be seen as the couple confronts their actions.
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