AppleTV+ has today given a series order to the original limited series The Savant starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye, George & Tammy). The series will produce 8 episodes.
The series is inspired by a true story published by Cosmopolitan, with the feature's writer Andrea Stanley serving as a consultant on the series. Storyline and character details are currently being kept under wraps.
Melissa James Gibson (Anatomy of a Scandal, House of Cards) created the series. She will executive produce with Chastain, Kelly Carmichael, Jessica Giles and director Matthew Heineman. Brian Madden will serve as a producer. Fifth Season, Anonymous Content and Freckle Films will produce.