Javier Bardem's portrayal of Max Cady instills fear in the latest trailer for Cape Fear.

      In anticipation of its July debut, Apple TV has released a new trailer for Cape Fear, featuring Javier Bardem as the deranged Max Cady, who seeks to torment a married couple of attorneys portrayed by Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson.

      This limited series draws inspiration from Martin Scorsese’s 1991 thriller, which, like the 1962 original, was adapted from John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners. The show is led by showrunner Nick Antosca (Channel Zero, Brand New Cherry Flavor), with Scorsese and Steven Spielberg serving as executive producers alongside Bardem and Adams; you can view the trailer below.

      A storm looms over the happy marriage of attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the infamous criminal they helped convict, is released from prison, and he seeks revenge.

      The ten-episode series cast also includes CCH Pounder, Anna Baryshnikov, Margarita Levieva, Jamie Hector, Lily Collias, Joe Anders, Malia Pyles, Patrick Fischler, Ted Levine, and Ron Perlman. Cape Fear is set to premiere on Apple TV on July 31, 2026.

      About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a writer and producer specializing in film, television, and digital content, with projects including the gothic horror film The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.