Jessica Chastain disagree with Apple about postponing the premiere of 'The Savant'

During yesterday afternoon, it was announced that Apple TV+ made the decision of INDEFINIFY THE PREMIERE OF YOUR NEW SERIES INDEFINED, The Savantstarring Oscar's winner, Jessica Chastain.

The decision was announced three days before the launch planned for this Friday, September 26, without making a new release date known.

Without giving more explanations about the reasons, an Apple TV+ spokesman reported that, “After careful reflection, we have decided to postpone The Savant. We appreciate your understanding and hope to release the series soon”.

It is believed that The theme addressed in the plot would be the reason. In case you are not aware, we tell you, before moving on to Chastain's statements.

The Savant: The specialistby its title in our region, it focuses its plot on Jodi, the character played by Chastain, who is a common mother and current, while at night, Jodi discovers the darkest corners of the Internet as covert researcher known as The Savant who infiltrates online hate groups in an effort to stop national extremists before they act.

The miniseries includes the appearance of a sniper in action, a bomb attack in a government building, among other acts of violence, and it is believed that it could be considered a problem right now and ““A trigger after the murder of the right -wing political activist Charlie Kirk, “ happened on September 10.

Now it is time to know Chastain's opinion, who, through a publication on his social networks, says he is Disagree with the decision made by Appleand explain the reasons why The Savant It feels relevant to the times that are being lived in the United States:

“I want to express how much I value my collaboration with Apple. They have been incredible collaborators and deeply respect their team,” says the actress.

“Said that, I wanted to communicate with you to inform you that we do not agree on the decision to pause the premiere of The Savant. In the last five years, since we have been doing the series, We have witnessed an unfortunate amount of violence in the United States: the kidnapping attempt by the governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer; the attack on the Capitol of January 6; the murder attempts of President Trump; the political murders of Democratic representatives in Minnesota; the attack of the husband of the president of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi; The murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk; the recent shooting at an ABC affiliated station in California; and more than 300 shootings in schools throughout the country. ”

Chastain continues explaining:

“These incidents, although They are far from covering all the violence in the United States, illustrate a broader mentality that transcends the political spectrum and must be confronted. I have never shunned difficult issues, and Although I wish this series was not so relevant, unfortunately it is. The Savant It is about the heroes who work daily to stop violence before it occurs, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever”.

And ends saying:

“Although I respect Apple's decision to Pausar the premiere for now, I keep the hope that the series will arrive soon to the public. Until then, I wish all security and strength to all, and I will notify them when it is released The Savant”.

The Savant It is inspired by a history of Cosmopolitan of 2019 by the author Andrea Stanleywho developed as a series consultant.

Melissa James Gibson (Anatomy of a Scandal, The Americans) is the main screenwriter, and the executive producer.

Other executive producers are Chastain and Kelly Carmichael, Freckle Films, Alan Poul, Matthew Heineman, David Levine, and Garrett Kemble.

Heineman is the director.

The rest of the cast includes James Badge Dale (Hightown, 1923), Children treated (The Knife, The Good Nurse), Cole Doman (Gossip Girl), Jordana Spiro (Ozark, Fear Street), Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, y Pablo Schreiber (Orange is the New Black, Halo).

Official synopsis:

“The tense and high -risk thriller follows a covert researcher known as The Savant while infiltrating online hate groups in an effort to detain national extremists before they act.”

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