Editing Cape Fear (1991 film) (section)

==Television adaptation==
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On November 21, 2023, a television adaptation was announced, with several networks in a bidding war to air it. Spielberg and Scorsese are signed on as executive producers while the showrunner is [[Nick Antosca]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://deadline.com/2023/11/cape-fear-series-nick-antosca-steven-spielberg-martin-scorsese-ucp-1235630325/|title= 'Cape Fear' Series From Nick Antosca, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese & UCP Heats Up TV Marketplace|date= November 21, 2023|first= Nellie|last= Andreeva|access-date= November 21, 2023|work= Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> The series will be released on [[Apple TV+]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/martin-scorsese-frank-sinatra-biopic-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence-1235973769/|title=Ageless Auteurs: Scorsese Eyes Frank Sinatra Biopic With Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, Spielberg Tackling UFO Movie and More|website=Variety|date=April 17, 2024|access-date=April 17, 2024}}</ref>

On November 18, 2024, it was revealed that [[Javier Bardem]] was cast as Max Cady.<ref>{{cite web|last=Otterson|first=Joe|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/javier-bardem-cape-fear-tv-series-apple-steven-spielberg-martin-scorsese-1236213106/|title=Javier Bardem to Star in 'Cape Fear' TV Series at Apple, Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese to Produce|website=Variety|date=November 18, 2024|access-date=November 18, 2024}}</ref> On February 11, 2025, it was revealed that [[Amy Adams]] was cast as Amanda Bowden. Both Adams and Bardem executive produce the series, in addition to starring.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cordero|first=Rosy|url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/amy-adams-cape-fear-1236285230/|title=Amy Adams To Star In & EP Apple TV+'s 'Cape Fear' Alongside Javier Bardem|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 11, 2025|access-date=February 20, 2025}}</ref>

On February 25, 2025, [[Patrick Wilson]] joined the cast in the series. Wilson's role had yet to be officially disclosed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Shanfield|first=Ethan|url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/patrick-wilson-cape-fear-tv-show-1236320293/|title=Patrick Wilson Joins Amy Adams and Javier Bardem in Apple TV+'s 'Cape Fear'|website=Variety|date=February 25, 2025|access-date=February 26, 2025}}</ref> On April 7, 2025, Wilson's role was revealed as Tom Bowden. It was also revealed that [[CCH Pounder]] joined the cast, with [[Morten Tyldum]] now onboard to executive produce and direct the pilot.<ref>{{cite web|last=Otterson|first=Joe|url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cape-fear-series-apple-cch-pounder-morten-tyldum-1236362087/|title='Cape Fear' Series at Apple TV+ Casts CCH Pounder, Sets Morten Tyldum to Direct Pilot (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|date=April 7, 2025|access-date=April 19, 2025}}</ref>