Jessica Chastain says she's 'not aligned' with Apple delaying series about hate groups
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Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain expressed on Wednesday that she disagrees with Apple’s choice to delay the premiere of “The Savant,” a streaming series focused on an investigator who goes undercover in online hate groups.

“I cherish my collaboration with Apple and have tremendous respect for their team,” Chastain shared on Instagram. “However, I must communicate that I do not agree with the decision to postpone the release of The Savant.”

The initial two episodes of “The Savant” were set to be released on Friday. However, this week, an Apple TV+ spokesperson announced through a short statement to Variety that the streaming platform has opted to delay the series after “thorough consideration” and added, “We appreciate your patience and eagerly anticipate a future release.”

Apple TV+ has not specified the exact reasons for the delay or the factors they considered. This decision follows two weeks after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, an act Utah Gov. Spencer Cox attributed to “leftist ideology” influencing the suspect.

“The Savant,” based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article, asks if preventing mass shootings before they occur is feasible. The miniseries stars Chastain, who portrays a character infiltrating online extremist groups to prevent domestic terrorism, as stated in Apple’s promotional content.

“Throughout the five years of developing the series,” Chastain remarked on Instagram, “we have unfortunately witnessed significant violence within the United States.”

She listed examples of such violence, including the attempted kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol; the two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump; the assassination of a Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota; and the fatal shooting of Kirk.

“These incidents, though far from encompassing the full range of violence witnessed in the United States, illustrate a broader mindset that crosses the political spectrum and must be confronted,” Chastain said. “I’ve never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is.”

“While I respect Apple’s decision to pause the release for now, I remain hopeful the show will reach audiences soon,” Chastain added.

Spokespeople for Apple TV+ did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment on Chastain’s post.

Apple postponed “The Savant” at an especially tense moment for American media companies as they navigate political pressure, regulatory scrutiny and a polarized viewing public.

Disney, for example, became embroiled in a national firestorm over its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show following criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr. Kimmel returned to ABC’s lineup Tuesday night, but two companies that own affiliate stations are still refusing to air his show.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is also attempting to walk a fine line with the Trump administration. Apple has pledged to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years as it works to avoid tariffs on items used in iPhones and other key products.

Chastain is best known for the movies “The Help,” “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Interstellar.” She won an Academy Award for best actress in 2022 for her title role in the biopic “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.”

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