- Jessica Chastain's Apple TV+ political thriller, The Savant, which was postponed following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, is now set to be released.
- The series, starring Chastain as an investigator infiltrating online hate groups to combat domestic terrorism, was initially scheduled to premiere in September 2025.
- Its release was delayed after Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, prompting Apple to issue a statement about postponing the show.
- Chastain, an executive producer, publicly disagreed with Apple's decision at the time, emphasising the show's relevance to ongoing violence in the United States.
- The Oscar winner has now confirmed that Apple will proceed with the series' release, with reports suggesting it could be available as early as July.
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