Cate Blanchett in a scene from Apple TV’s ‘Disclaimer’ | Photo credit: X/ @AppleTV
Five-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron is set to make his TV debut with the much-anticipated Apple TV+ series Disclaimer with a first look at the series released by Vanity FairThe new venture, set to premiere on October 11, 2024, has already garnered a lot of attention, partly due to its star-studded cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, and more.
Disclaimer Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Renée Knight. The story revolves around Catherine Ravenscroft, an acclaimed journalist played by Blanchett, who is known for exposing the misdeeds of others. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she receives a novel from an unknown author that reveals her deepest, darkest secrets. As she struggles to uncover the author’s identity, Catherine must confront her past to protect her future and her relationship with her husband, Robert (Kevin Kline), and their son, Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The series also stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Lesley Manville, Louis Partridge, Leila George, and Hoyon
Cuaron has previously adapted several novels such as Great expectations, a little Princess, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanAnd children of Men wants to work in films. However, it seems that he Disclaimer He emphasized the difference in his approach, saying that while TV series usually follow a structured format of shooting several pages per day, he insisted on filming only one page per day to maintain his cinematic vision. This method led to an extended production period, which was further increased by pandemic-related challenges and actors’ illnesses, resulting in numerous scheduling adjustments.
decision to treat Disclaimer Working as a film rather than a traditional TV series allowed Cuarón to experiment with narrative techniques and pacing. “In television, you go A, B, C, D. In film, you find a way to go directly from A to D,” Cuarón explained. This creative freedom, generously supported by Apple, enabled him to delve deeply into development.
Cuarón’s foray into television comes as he will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival, highlighting his career and contributions to cinema.
Disclaimer It will also have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival 2024.
