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Copyright trial over Apple TV+ show ‘Servant’ could lead to $81 million fine

Apple TV+ show “Servant” allegedly stole key elements from a 2013 film called “The Truth About Emmanuel,” and the trial is back on with a jury set to decide if Apple and M. Night Shyamalan should be fined $81 million.

Apple TV+ show ‘Servant.’ Image source: Apple

Director Francesca Gregorini sued in January 2020, and the case was initially thrown out. She alleges that the dark themes surrounding a reborn doll and similar shots between the properties are enough to suggest copyright infringement.

According to a report from Variety, creators of the show and M. Night Shyamalan will testify to a jury. The jurors will watch “The Truth About Emmanuel” and the first three episodes of “Servant” to help make a determination.

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