Less than two weeks after ABC temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Apple TV+ postponed the release of its crime thriller series The Savant starring Jessica Chastain. The actress promptly spoke out about the decision, prompting many to wonder if the show was — or will be — canceled.
Find out what’s going on with The Savant and its fate below.
No, despite some confusion online, The Savant has not been canceled by Apple; its release, however, has been postponed. The news came right on the heels of Charlie Kirk‘s assassination.
I want to say how much I value my partnership with Apple. They’ve been incredible collaborators and I deeply respect their team. That said, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we’re not aligned on the decision to pause the release of The Savant. In the last five years… pic.twitter.com/qZyPXjYhbK
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) September 24, 2025
The Savant was scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform on September 24, 2025.
In a statement from Apple obtained by Variety, the company did not cite a specific release behind The Savant‘s postponement. The statement read, “After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date.”
Jessica spoke out about Apple’s surprising decision in a lengthy social media statement. The actress began her note by emphasizing how much she values her “partnership” with Apple, calling them “incredible collaborators.”
