Jessica Chastain's 'The Savant' Postponed: Apple TV+ Responds to Charlie Kirk Tragedy
SHOCKING POSTPONEMENT: Apple TV+ Thriller "The Savant" Starring Jessica Chastain Put on Hold Following Charlie Kirk's Tragic Death
In a stunning move, Apple TV+'s highly-anticipated limited series "The Savant" has been indefinitely postponed in the wake of the senseless murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The thriller, which stars Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain as an undercover agent tasked with infiltrating online hate groups, was set to debut on Friday with two of its eight episodes.
However, in a statement released on Tuesday, Apple TV+ announced that "The Savant" would be put on hold until further notice. The decision comes amid the massive political fallout following Kirk's tragic death on September 10 at Utah State University. Representatives for Chastain have yet to comment on the development.
For those unfamiliar with the series, "The Savant" follows the story of Jodi Goodwin (Chastain), a brilliant and cunning undercover agent who uses her skills to track down domestic extremists before they can carry out their plans. In a preview for the show, Chastain's character is seen explaining her unique approach: "I track people who are planning attacks... My job is pretending to think like them to stop those people from doing really bad things."
The series also boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Pablo Schreiber, Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, and Toussaint Francois Battiste. Chastain not only stars in the show but is also an executive producer, bringing her own brand of expertise to the project.
In a previous interview with People, Chastain opened up about the show's themes and what she hopes viewers take away from it. She emphasized the importance of guarding one's privacy in today's digital age, citing her own decision to remove social media from her phone as an example. "I have taken social media off my phone," Chastain revealed. "I have it now on an iPad, so I can... still have access that I can use it for work, but I definitely want a separation between me and the Internet."
Chastain's comments on the matter are particularly timely, given the show's focus on online hate groups and the blurred lines between reality and the digital world. She also touched on the impact of social media on her mental health, suggesting that taking a break from the platform has helped her maintain some semblance of sanity in today's chaotic world.
"I think more people should be encouraged to do that," Chastain said, referring to disconnecting from social media. "It's a very addictive thing and... when it's leading you to like really, really dark videos, it can be really upsetting."
With its timely themes and all-star cast, "The Savant" was shaping up to be one of the most highly-anticipated shows of the season. However, in light of Kirk's tragic passing, Apple TV+ has made the difficult decision to put the series on hold until further notice.
While no official release date has been announced for "The Savant," fans can take comfort in knowing that the show will eventually make its way to screens. In the meantime, Chastain and her team are undoubtedly taking a much-needed break from the chaos of social media and the 24-hour news cycle.
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