The series Furtivo, which was originally titled The Hunt, has been the subject of controversy in Hollywood following plagiarism accusations related to the novel Shoot by Douglas Fairbairn, which was adapted into a film in 1973. The plot of Furtivo revolves around Franck, a hunter who finds himself in a confrontation with a rival group in a thriller context, which has generated a notable resemblance to the original work. With the premiere scheduled for December 3, Apple TV has removed all promotional material for the series and has indefinitely postponed its release.
A series that is probably not just temporarily postponed
The French production company Gaumont, responsible for Furtivo, announced that the series is “temporarily postponed,” although no mention has been made of a definitive cancellation. However, the seriousness of the accusations has created an atmosphere of uncertainty about the future of the production. Since its scheduled premiere date on December 3, the series had generated expectations due to its miniseries format, which contemplated the release of episodes weekly.
This situation recalls the cancellation of The Savant, an Apple TV series whose premiere was also canceled shortly before its launch. Despite the challenges of airing this type of content amid social tensions, Jessica Chastain, the star of The Savant, expressed her discontent with the decision, advocating for the relevance of the series’ message. Although The Savant has not been canceled, it is in an uncertain state, with its promotional material still available online.
With the lack of clear answers about the fate of Furtivo and the situation of The Savant, the uncertainty predicts an uncertain future for both productions on Apple’s streaming platform.
