Apple hasn't even launched its streaming service Apple TV+ yet and company has already scrapped plans for its first major original Drama series 'Bastards' starring Richard Gere. series was based on Israeli series 'Nevelot'. Gere was to play one of two lead roles and Howard Gordon and Warren Leight was set to executive produce series, according to Hollywood Reporter. In what could be probably Apple original series, Gere was to play role of one of two elderly Vietnam vets. Best friends who find ir motous lives turned upside down when a woman y both loved fifty years ago gets killed by a car, story plot reveals.

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Creative differences?

According to report, creative differences between Apple, Gordon, and Leight led to nascent streamer releasing project and paying out a sizeable financial penalty to producers. re is still official launch date for Apple streaming service. Meanwhile, Apple has started running promo teasers and trailers for what is expected to be its initial programming slate. company's initial programming slate may include ' Morning Show' starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Wirspoon and 'Dickinson' starring Hailee Steinfeld. More details awaited as to what Apple has in store for its streaming services as well as its users.

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As per Hollywood Reporter's report, Gordon, with help of Leight, wanted to focus on darker aspects of series. But to bad news, Apple had some or plans in mind. reporter states that Apple is looking for 'aspirational programming' and company wanted to focus on 'heart and friendship' between two main characters in story. Since Apple was t on same p with producers of show, it ended up paying out a significant financial penalty. It is unclear wher Apple has plans to continue its search for finding a new home for show 'Bastards.' 

Apple TV+ India launch

Apple TV+ subscription-based service is expected to launch in India sometime this month. In March, Apple officially anunced its foray into video streaming market to compete with or subscription OTT streaming platforms like Netflix. While Apple did t reveal exact pricing and availability at that time, it confirmed that service would launch in more than a hundred countries, including in India. Apple TV+ service will also merge with a new, incoming Apple TV app.

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