Apple TV's 2026 'Cape Fear' Series: Javier Bardem Stars as Max Cady
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Meghan O'Keefe
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Summary
Apple TV is releasing a 2026 series adaptation of "Cape Fear," reimagining the classic story with Javier Bardem as Max Cady. In this version, Cady is a convicted murderer released from prison after his mistress confesses to the crime, leaving his former defense attorney on edge.
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Her final testament contains details only the killer would know and she has the long sought murder weapon.
The two people most on edge about Cady's release? His former defens
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