When the series, created by Nick Antosca, was greenlit by Apple TV back in November 2024, it was described as "a tense, Hitchcockian thriller and an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century."
The 1991 movie earned Robert De Niro an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of killer Max Cady. Now, Javier Bardem is stepping into the psychopath's shoes in the 10-episode series.
Before Max Cady stalks the Bowdens once again, here is everything to know about the Cape Fear limited series, including the star-studded cast and premiere date.
Javier Bardem plays Max Cady in the Apple TV limited seriesApple TV
How to watch Cape Fear
Cape Fear, from UCP and Amblin Television, will stream on Apple TV.
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How to watch the Cape Fear movies
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How many episodes of Cape Fear will there be?
Fans of the Cape Fear movies can look forward to 10 episodes of the Apple TV series.
Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg executive-produced the series starring Amy AdamsApple TV
Patrick Wilson as Tom Bowden
Javier Bardem as Max Cady
The ensemble cast also includes Joe Anders, Lily Collias, Malia Pyles and CCH Pounder.
Who was in the most recent Cape Fear movie?
The cast of the 1991 movie starred Jessica Lange, Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte and Juliette Lewis.
"In both movies, it's very clear from the beginning that Max is bad, he's the bad guy, and it's clear what his intentions are," Antosca told Entertainment Weekly in 2026. "And I think bringing the element of uncertainty and slow-building dread felt very timely in our version."
Who did Gregory Peck play in the original Cape Fear?
Gregory Peck played Sam Bowden in the original horror movie directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Patrick Wilson and Amy Adams are Anna and Tom Bowden, attorneys, in 'Cpe Fear'Apple TV
"I like the way that it explores where we are as a society now, and how much we seek justice, and how easy it is to divert justice, and who gets justice," Adams has told EW. "And I think it's a really great examination of what a miscarriage of justice can do to someone's life. I'm constantly watching all of those crime documentaries — let's be honest, I'm watching Dateline — but it's because there is something that is really timely about examining how justice is applied in our society."
Is there a trailer for Cape Fear
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