Jessica Chastain, the acclaimed US actress, has publicly expressed her disagreement with AppleTV+’s decision to postpone the release of her upcoming drama series, *The Savant*. The series, in which Chastain stars as an elite investigator tracking online hate groups, was set to premiere this Friday but has been delayed to an unspecified future date. AppleTV+ announced the postponement ‘after careful consideration,’ though the streaming platform did not provide detailed reasons for the decision. The delay comes in the wake of the recent killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, which has sparked widespread debate. Chastain, who also serves as an executive producer for the series, took to Instagram to voice her concerns. She emphasized the show’s relevance to current events, citing numerous violent incidents in the US, including school shootings, the January 6 Capitol attack, and Kirk’s murder. ‘The Savant,’ based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article, follows a suburban mother who works as a top-secret investigator to prevent extremist violence. Chastain argued that the series honors the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to stop violence before it occurs. While she respects AppleTV+’s decision, she remains hopeful that the show will reach audiences soon. The series also features a star-studded cast, including Nnamdi Asomugha, Pablo Schreiber, and Richard Grant, though none have publicly commented on the delay. Directors Matthew Heineman and Rachel Morrison have shown their support by reposting Chastain’s statement on their social media accounts.
Jessica Chastain ‘not aligned’ with Apple’s decision to pause The Savant
