The gripping eight-episode limited series "The Savant" debuts Sept. 26 on Apple TV+ and is executive produced by and stars Academy, SAG, Golden Globe, Critics Choice Award-winner and Sacramento California's very own Jessica Chastain ("The Eyes of Tammy Faye," "The Good Nurse," and TV's "George & Tammy").

The high-stakes series will make its After the first two episodes on Sept. 26, there will be new episodes every Friday through Nov. 7. The drama follows an undercover investigator known as "The Savant" (Chastain) as she infiltrates online hate groups in an effort to stop domestic extremists before they act.

The cast of "The Savant" includes Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, and guest star Pablo Schreiber.

"The Savant" is executive produced by Chastain and Kelly Carmichael for Freckle Films, Emmy Award winner Alan Poul ("Six Feet Under," "Tokyo Vice"), Emmy Award nominee Melissa James Gibson ("Anatomy of a Scandal," "House of Cards," "The Americans"), and six-time Emmy Award winner and two-time DGA winner Matthew Heineman ("A Private War," "Retrograde," and "Cartel Land").
David Levine and Garrett Kemble serve as executive producers for Anonymous Content. Andrea Stanley, writer of the original "Cosmopolitan" feature, serves as a consultant.

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PRIME VIDEO NEW SERIES "TOMB RAIDER TO STAR SOPHIE TURNER AS LARA CROFT

Sophie Turner ("Trust") will take on the role of Lara Croft in the new Prime Video series, "Tomb Raider."

Jonathan Van Tulleken will serve as director and executive producer of the series and Chad Hodge joins as co-showrunner and executive producer. Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner.

Production of "Tomb Raider" will commence on January 19, 2026.

"I'm so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara (Croft) alongside this phenomenal creative team," said Phoebe Waller-Bridge. "It's not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving. Everyone on board is wildly passionate about Lara and are all as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out... Croft is coming..."

"I am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Lara Croft, added Sophie Turner. "She's such an iconic character, who means so much to so many - and I am giving everything I've got. They're massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina (Jolie) and Alicia (Vikander) with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe (Waller-Bridge) at the helm, we (and Lara Croft) are all in very safe hands. I can't wait for you all to see what we have cooking."

Vernon Sanders, Head of Global Television, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios said "Lara Croft is one of the most recognizable and iconic video game characters of all time. We are thrilled to have the wonderfully talented Sophie Turner bring this character to life who is defined by her courage, strength, and unshakable resolve. Led by the brilliant Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this series will honor the beloved "Tomb Raider" legacy while delivering fresh adventures to fans worldwide."

The "Tomb Raider" series is based on the iconic "Tomb Raider" video game franchise, which follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft. Stay tuned for more updates on this series as it gets closer to production.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from Apple TV+ and Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios publicity.