Apple TV Plus has decided to postpone the release of its new thriller series following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

The Savant, which sees Jessica Chastain investigate domestic extremists, had been set to premiere on September 26.

However, in a statement the streaming platform has said: ‘After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant.

‘We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date.’

While no reason was given for the delay, it is believed that the recent death of right-wing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was an influence.

An official synopsis for the series states: ‘The tense and thrilling series follows an undercover investigator known as ‘The Savant’ (Jessica Chastain) as she infiltrates online h

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