“Cape Fear TV+ Series: Comprehensive Guide”
Fans of John D. MacDonald’s work, get ready because a new TV series called Cape Fear, based on his 1957 novel The Executioners, is on the way! The novel inspired the 1962 film Cape Fear, starring Gregory Peck, as well as a 1991 remake with Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming series Cape Fear, from the cast to the premiere date, and more.
So, when can we expect Cape Fear to premiere? The series is currently in production and is scheduled for release in 2026, with ten episodes already ordered.
Where can we watch Cape Fear? Fans will be able to catch the series on Apple TV+.
Now, let’s talk about the cast. Academy Award nominee Amy Adams will be starring in and executive producing the series as attorney Amanda, while Javier Bardem will join her as serial killer Max Cady, also serving as an executive producer. The role of Amanda’s attorney husband, Steve Bowden, will be played by an actor yet to be announced.
The series is described as a Hitchcockian thriller and will explore America’s fascination with true crime in the 21st century. The plotline teases, “A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden when Max Cady, a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison.”
As for a Cape Fear trailer, we’ll have to wait a little longer to get a glimpse. The show will be executive produced by Adams, Bardem, and Steven Spielberg, with Nick Antosca serving as the writer and showrunner.
Stay tuned for more updates on Cape Fear and mark your calendars for its release in 2026 on Apple TV+.
