Alfonso Cuarón, known for directing and producing acclaimed films like Gravity and Roma, is returning to the small screen with Disclaimer, a psychological thriller that delves deep into hidden secrets and personal revelations.
Apple TV+ Announces October Premiere
Apple TV+ has confirmed the premiere date for the seven-episode series. Disclaimer is set to debut on October 11, 2024. The first two episodes will be available simultaneously, with subsequent episodes releasing every Friday until November 15, 2024.
A Tale of Unveiled Secrets
Based on Renée Knight’s bestselling novel, Disclaimer follows celebrated journalist Catherine Ravenscroft, portrayed by the two-time Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett. As per the official synopsis: Catherine built her reputation by exposing the misdeeds of others. But when she receives a novel from an unknown author, she becomes horrified to realize she is the main character in a story that reveals her darkest secrets.
An Ensemble Cast with Star Power
The series features an impressive ensemble cast. Kevin Kline co-stars as the enigmatic novelist, joining a lineup that includes Lesley Manville, Louis Partridge, Leila George, and Hoyeon. Manville shared her initial thoughts upon being offered a part: I thought, ‘Hang on a minute. Margaret? I can’t do Margaret.’ Because in my head I saw Margaret as young and glamorous…
A Creative Dream Team
Expectations are high with Cuarón not only writing and directing but also executive producing all episodes—a first in his career. The masterful Emmanuel Lubezki, who won Academy Awards for Gravity, Birdman, and The Revenant, serves as one of the directors of photography alongside Bruno Delbonnel.
The music score for Disclaimer will be composed by Finneas O’Connell, notably known for his work on the No Time to Die soundtrack.
The Intriguing Character Dynamics
Kline plays Robert Ravenscroft, while Blanchett’s character Catherine unearths hidden truths about herself through a mysterious book titled ‘The Perfect Stranger’. The series deeply explores family tensions as Catherine’s husband Robert (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) and their son Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee) become entangled in the chaos unleashed by the novel’s revelations.
A Look Ahead
This announcement marks Cuarón’s much-anticipated return to television after his fantasy drama Believe from 2014. With such a rich tapestry of storylines and high-caliber talent both in front of and behind the camera, Disclaimer is poised to be a captivating watch this fall.
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