Apple TV’s ‘The Hunt’ Sets Premiere Date
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– Apple TV’s French-language drama *The Hunt*, previously delayed over plagiarism concerns, now has a March 4th premiere date.
– The delay stemmed from accusations that the show’s plot was strikingly similar to Douglas Fairbairn’s 1973 novel *Shoot* and its 1976 film adaptation.
– Producer Gaumont conducted an internal investigation and acknowledged the series is “based on an existing work,” with Apple now crediting the original novel.
– Gaumont stated it took steps to identify and obtain authorizations from the rights holders upon learning of the similarities.
– While *The Hunt*’s release is back on track, Apple has not provided updates on another postponed series, *The Savant*, suggesting a longer delay for that show.
Apple TV’s upcoming French-language drama “The Hunt” has officially secured a March 4th premiere date, resolving months of uncertainty after plagiarism allegations halted its original December 2025 launch. The series, produced by Gaumont and directed by Cédric Anger, will now debut as an adaptation, following an internal investigation that confirmed its story origins.
The controversy began when a French media reporter highlighted significant narrative parallels between the show’s original concept and Douglas Fairbairn’s 1973 novel Shoot, which was also adapted into a 1976 film. Both stories center on a group of hunters who become convinced that another hunting party is targeting them during a wilderness expedition. This discovery led Apple TV to postpone the premiere indefinitely while Gaumont conducted a review of the production’s development.
Gaumont has since concluded its investigation, formally acknowledging that the series is “based on an existing work.” This clarification is now reflected in Apple’s official materials, which credit the show as “a series by Cédric Anger based on the novel ‘Shoot’ by Douglas Fairbairn.” In a public statement, the studio emphasized its commitment to intellectual property rights, stating it took immediate steps to identify and secure permissions from the rightful rights holders upon learning of the similarities.
The resolution of this issue marks a positive step for Apple TV’s release schedule, which has faced other delays. Notably, another announced series, The Savant, a crime drama about investigators combating domestic terrorism, remains without a new premiere date after being postponed following real-world events. While The Hunt‘s new launch date suggests Apple is working to stabilize its upcoming slate, audiences may still need to wait for further updates on other affected projects.
(Source: The Verge)
