For those who may be completely unfamiliar, Cape Fear centers on a happily married pair of attorneys named Amanda and Steve Bowden who become targets for Max Cady, a notorious killer whose past connects with the couple's. This version, however, is said to be an "examination of America's obsession with true crime in the 21st century."

Apple TV+ has given a series order to a series adaptation of "Cape Fear," with Javier Bardem set for one of the lead roles.

Cape Fear, a new series starring Javier Bardem, will soon land on Apple TV+, the streamer confirmed Monday. Bardem joins Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg to executive produce. "In Cape Fear, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Amanda and Steve Bowden when Max Cady (played by Bardem),

Apple TV+ has ordered a Cape Fear TV show from executive producers Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Javier Bardem.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Nick Antosca, who created the true crime dramas 'A Friend of the Family' and 'The Act,' is writing and will showrun the series that is based on the iconic 1962 and 1991 movies.

On Monday, Nov. 18, Apple TV+ announced a new 10-episode series adaptation of “Cape Fear,” executive produced by and starring Javier Bardem as Max Cady, a killer who gets out of prison and haunts the lives of married attorneys Amanda and Steve Bowden.

Apple TV+ has given a formal green light to Cape Fear, a TV series executive produced by two Oscar winners, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. They are joined by a third, Javier Bardem, who will star and executive produce.