Apple TV was surprised by its removal from its catalog huntingthe French series whose first two episodes were scheduled to be shown on December 3. As the media reported on Tuesday Apple insiderThe long-awaited production received complaints of plagiarism due to its plot similar to the American novel ShootWritten by Douglas Fairbairn in 1973 It was adapted to the big screen three years later.
Controversy broke out After a report by French journalist Clément Garin, who focused on Disturbing coincidences between the plot hunting And the novel Shoot. The complaint led to a more in-depth investigation by prestigious media outlets such as Apple insider and diverse.
The central axis of conflict is found in the similar narrative of both works: A group of fishermen gets involved in a fateful confrontation with others during the fishing process.. After the event, they chose to remain silent, unleashing a spiral of paranoia and the threat of imminent retaliation on their lives.
Due to the media influence, Gaumont, the French studio behind huntingShe officially confirmed the temporary suspension of the series and issued a statement in which she confirmed that she would proceed with a comprehensive review of the accusations. “Transmission of our chain hunting It has been temporarily postponed. We are currently conducting a comprehensive review to address any concerns regarding our production. “We take intellectual property issues very seriously,” they said in a statement.
At the same time, Apple TV has erased all traces of the file stir From your platform: Trailers, pages dedicated to content, and all promotional materials, which generated a great deal of uncertainty about their final destination. The project, now discontinued, had a high-profile team led by acclaimed directors Screenwriter and director Cedric Anger (Next time I’ll aim for the heart); While executive production was in the hands of Isabelle Degeorge, Clémentine Voudou, Alexis Barquero and Sidonie Dumas for Gaumont Studio.
Expectations for the premiere of hunting They were tallBecause its production company is the same as the successful international companies Lupine and Become Karl Lagerfeld. As for the actors, the series includes prominent figures in French cinema, such as Benoit Magimel, Mélanie Laurent, Damien Bonnard, Manuel Guillot, Cédric Appietto, and others. It should be noted that as Douglas Fairbairn, the original author of the work, died in 1997The possibility of reconciliation over the rights to a plot of land can only be achieved through his heirs.
but, This isn’t the first time Apple TV+ has been canceled in less than two months. In September, the platform temporarily halted streaming Savanta series starring Jessica Chastain, due to criticism for its closeness to a real case (the murder of Charlie Kirk). Chastain herself publicly questioned the decision, and declined Excitement sIt remains in limbo with no news on its future broadcast.
“I want to say how much I appreciate my cooperation with Apple. “They were incredibly helpful and I have deep respect for their team,” the actress expressed through her Instagram account. However, she was firm about her stance: “However, I wanted to inform you that I do not agree with the decision to pause the launch of the product. “Savant”.