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Apple TV+ Pulls French Series ‘Traqués’ as Gaumont Probes Plagiarism Claim

Gaumont says the launch is paused pending an internal review of claims linking the story to Douglas Fairbairn’s Shoot.

Overview

  • Apple TV+ removed Traqués from its upcoming schedule and took down press screeners, stalling the rollout days before release.
  • Gaumont confirmed to Variety that the release is temporarily postponed and that an internal investigation is underway.
  • The inquiry follows allegations that the series closely resembles Douglas Fairbairn’s 1973 novel Shoot, which was adapted into a 1976 film.
  • No new premiere date has been set, and Apple TV+, Gaumont and the principal cast have issued limited public comment.
  • Directed by Cédric Anger and starring Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent, the project had been positioned as a major French title for the platform.