If you’re eager to see Cate Blanchett return to television, you’ll be excited to know that Apple TV+ has officially announced the premiere date for their new series, Disclaimer. This highly anticipated thriller comes from five-time Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón.
This isn’t Cuarón’s first venture into television; he previously produced the sci-fi series Believe. Blanchett is also no stranger to the small screen, having recently starred in Hulu’s limited series Mrs. America.
The drama promises a cinematic experience, featuring an exceptional ensemble cast that includes Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville, Sacha Baron Cohen, Leila George, and Jung Ho-yeon from Squid Game.
1. When will Disclaimer Release?
Apple TV+ has released a first-look graphic for the series, indicating that the first two episodes will be available on the platform starting October 11, with new episodes released weekly every Friday thereafter.
2. Disclaimer: Cast and Crew Details
If Cate Blanchett alone doesn’t capture your attention, the rest of the cast certainly will. Alongside the Oscar winner, the lineup features Kevin Kline (The Good House), Sacha Baron Cohen (The Trial of the Chicago 7), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog), Lesley Manville (The Crown), Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes 2), Leila George (Animal Kingdom), and Hoyeon (Squid Game).
The series is both written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, renowned for his work on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and for earning Academy Award nominations for Gravity and Roma.
“Disclaimer” is produced by Apple Studios, Esperanto Filmoj, and Anonymous Content, with Cuarón and Gabriela Rodriguez serving as executive producers for Esperanto Filmoj.
Blanchett not only stars in the series but also takes on the role of executive producer. Other executive producers from Anonymous Content include David Levine and the late Steve Golin. The production also showcases the talents of Academy Award winners Emmanuel Lubezki and Donald Sabourin, alongside Carlos Morales.
Based on the novel of the same name by Renée Knight, who also serves as a co-executive producer, Disclaimer features Academy Award nominee Bruno Delbonnel and Lubezki as directors of photography. The score is composed by Finneas O’Connell, an acclaimed Academy Award and Grammy winner.
3. Is there a trailer for Disclaimer?
Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Disclaimer,” a celebrated psychological thriller aired in seven chapters, on September 24, 2024.
4. Disclaimer: Plot Details
In this psychological thriller, the story centers around Catherine (Blanchett), a renowned journalist who finds herself unexpectedly entangled in a predicament.
After spending her career uncovering the secrets of others, Catherine is taken aback when she receives a novel that unfolds her own hidden truths, with her as the focal character.
The first image from Disclaimer showcases Blanchett sporting platinum-blonde hair on a chilly day, hinting at a moment when her world has turned upside down.
This revelation leaves her in shock, suggesting either another secret has been unearthed or the book’s author is about to reveal themselves. Fans will need to wait until the series premieres this autumn—or at least until the first trailer drops—to find out more!
5. What the Cast and Crew Has to Say About the Show
In an interview with Screenrant, Alfonso Cuarón discussed the adaptation process:
“When you envision it, it’s very specific. You must be discerning about what to adapt from the book since you’re creating a different art form. The novel provided incredible material and narrative threads, and we primarily built upon those.”
Leila George shared her thoughts about playing the young version of Cate Blanchett:
“I don’t think anyone can fully embody her, as she is one-of-a-kind. I feel she reigns supreme in the acting world. I hope I approached it as closely as possible; only she can determine that. But it was a fantastic experience and a true honor to have the chance.
She welcomed me warmly, saying, ‘She’s yours now. Go for it.’ I had conversations with her and studied scenes she had performed. I re-watched every movie she’s ever done to help me get into her mindset. She was generous and simply said, ‘Good luck,’ which was liberating. I feel privileged to share any space with her.”
About Disclaimer
Disclaimer (stylized as Disclaimer*) is a 2024 psychological thriller miniseries crafted by Alfonso Cuarón, drawn from the 2015 novel of the same name by Renée Knight. It is set to debut on October 11, 2024, exclusively on Apple TV+. The series tells the story of a famed documentary journalist who discovers she is a key character in a novel that reveals a long-kept secret.
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