For those who may be completely unfamiliar, Cape Fear centers on a happily married pair of attorneys named Amanda and Steve Bowden who become targets for Max Cady, a notorious killer whose past connects with the couple's. This version, however, is said to be an "examination of America's obsession with true crime in the 21st century."

Apple TV+ has given a formal green light to Cape Fear, a TV series executive produced by two Oscar winners, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. They are joined by a third, Javier Bardem, who will star and executive produce.

Nick Antosca, who created the true crime dramas 'A Friend of the Family' and 'The Act,' is writing and will showrun the series that is based on the iconic 1962 and 1991 movies.

Apple TV+ has ordered "Cape Fear" based on the novel "The Executioners," which inspired the feature of the same name with Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum in 1962.

While Javier Bardem was able to flex his considerable comedic chops as Fremen leader Stilgar in Dune: Part Two, his latest role is a return to bad guy basics. Bardem is set to play vile rapist/murderer Max Cady in Cape Fear, the upcoming Apple TV+ series from The Act showrunner Nick Antosca.

Apple TV+ has greenlit Cape Fear, a new series from creator Nick Antosca and Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Javier Bardem attached to star.

Apple TV+ has given a series order to a series adaptation of "Cape Fear," with Javier Bardem set for one of the lead roles.

Apple TV+ has ordered a Cape Fear TV show from executive producers Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Javier Bardem.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese are executive producing the reboot from writer and showrunner Nick Antosca.