Apple TV+ has abruptly pulled its upcoming French thriller, The Hunt, from its release schedule. The series was set to premiere in December 2025. This sudden move follows serious allegations of plagiarism.
The show has been entirely scrubbed from Apple’s official platforms. All promotional materials, including the trailer and photos, have been removed.
Production Company Launches Internal Investigation
Gaumont, the studio behind the series, confirmed the postponement. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a Gaumont spokesperson stated they are conducting a “thorough review.” The company emphasized it takes intellectual property matters very seriously.
The Hunt starred Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent. Its plot involved hunters being targeted by another group, leading to a violent confrontation and a secretive revenge plot. The series was fully completed and ready for its December 3rd debut.
Allegations Point to Uncredited Adaptation of 1973 Novel
The plagiarism claims, first reported by French journalist Clement Garin, are highly specific. The show is alleged to be a direct, uncredited adaptation of Douglas Fairbairn’s 1973 novel, Shoot. That book was published in France under the title The Hunt.
The novel’s story is strikingly similar. It also follows a group of hunters who engage in a fatal firefight with another group. This is not the first time Apple has pulled a finished series, signaling a cautious approach to intellectual property disputes.
The future of The Hunt now remains highly uncertain as the investigation unfolds.
Thought you’d like to know-
What was Apple TV+’s *The Hunt* about?
The series followed a man and his hunting friends. They are violently attacked by another group of hunters, leading to a deadly secret and a relentless pursuit for revenge.
Why was *The Hunt* cancelled?
Apple removed the series due to plagiarism allegations. The show is accused of being an uncredited adaptation of the 1973 novel *Shoot* by Douglas Fairbairn.
Was *The Hunt* based on a true story?
No, it was not based on a true story. The allegations claim it was based on a fictional novel from the 1970s, not real events.
Has this happened with other Apple TV+ shows?
Yes. Apple previously pulled the completed Jessica Chastain series *The Savant* shortly before its planned premiere for undisclosed reasons.
Who was in the cast of *The Hunt*?
The French-language series starred Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent. It was created and directed by Cédric Anger.
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