Jessica Chastain will soon be back on our television screens. (Thank God!) The Academy Award-winning actress is set to star in Apple TV+’s The Savant. Melissa James Gibson (Anatomy of a Scandal, House of Cards) is the showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Matthew Heineman (American Symphony) will direct and also executive produce. Here’s everything we know about the forthcoming eight-episode limited series.What is The Savant about?The Savant is based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan feature by Andrea Stanley titled “Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?” The story chronicles the work of an undercover investigator known as “The Savant” who infiltrates online hate groups to stop extremists before they commit deadly crimes. Stanley is also a consultant for the series.Who is in the cast?Jessica Chastain leads the show as the titular “Savant.” She also serves as an executive producer. Nnamdi Asomugha (Sylvie’s Love) plays her husband.Additional cast members include James Badge Dale (Hightown), Cole Doman (Gossip Girl), Jordana Spiro (Ozark), Trinity Lee Shirley (Da Bottomz), and Toussaint Francois Battiste (Godfather of Harlem). Pablo Schreiber (Halo) will appear as a guest star.Can I see a sneak peek?Yes! On July 23, Apple unveiled two first-look images:Elizabeth Fisher//AppleJessica Chastain in The Savant.Elizabeth Fisher//AppleNnamdi Asomugha and Jessica Chastain in The Savant.When does The Savant come out?The Savant will premiere its first two episodes on September 26, 2025, on Apple TV+. After that, new episodes will drop every Friday until November 7, 2025.This story will be updated.Related StoriesThis Secret Savant Knows All About Your Misogyny50 Shows You Should Be Watching on Apple TV+30 of the Best Movies to Watch on Apple TV+