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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Carsen Holaday

Political thriller postponed after Charlie Kirk assassination to be released

  • 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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