A chilling silence has fallen over Apple TV Plus. Just days before its scheduled premiere, the French thrillerThe Hunthas vanished from the platform, leaving viewers in stunned confusion. The series, starring renowned actors Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent, promised a gripping tale of revenge and paranoia.
The story centers on Franck and his friends, whose hunting trip descends into a terrifying confrontation. A single, inexplicable shooting leaves one man dead, and a haunting feeling of being watched begins to consume Franck. He suspects his attackers aren’t finished, and are now relentlessly pursuing retribution.
But the launch has been abruptly halted, and the reason is deeply unsettling: allegations of plagiarism. A French journalist first reported the claims, suggesting striking similarities betweenThe Huntand the 1973 novelShoot, later adapted into a film.
Gaumont, the French production company behind the series, has confirmed the postponement. A thorough investigation is underway to address the serious accusations of intellectual property theft. The company insists it takes such matters with the utmost gravity.
Shoot, the source of the controversy, tells the story of a hunting trip gone horribly wrong, mirroringThe Hunt’spremise with unnerving precision. Four friends encounter a rival group, a deadly exchange ensues, and the protagonist spirals into a state of fear and prepares for a violent rematch.
Remarkably, the original novel hadn’t even registered on Apple TV or Gaumont’s radar until recently, long after filming and post-production were complete. Now, the estate of the late author may become central to resolving the dispute.
The sudden disappearance ofThe Hunthas ignited a firestorm of frustration among fans. Social media is buzzing with disbelief and disappointment, with many questioning how such a critical oversight could have occurred.
This isn’t the first time Apple TV Plus has faced unexpected release complications. The premiere of Jessica Chastain’s political thriller,The Savant, was indefinitely postponed following a tragic event – the shooting of a prominent right-wing figure.
Chastain publicly expressed her disagreement with the decision to delayThe Savant, arguing that its themes of violence and extremism were more relevant than ever. She emphasized the importance of honoring those who work to prevent such tragedies, but the series remains on hold.
As investigations unfold and questions linger, the fate ofThe Hunthangs in the balance. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and potential pitfalls inherent in the world of content creation and distribution.
