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Alfonso Cuarón's Disclaimer with Cate Blanchett: Is the series based on a true story?

Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón teamed up to bring the new Apple TV+ thriller "Disclaimer" to life. The series will arrive in the catalog on October 11, and here, find out if it's based on a true story.

Cate Blanchett and Sacha Baron Cohen in Disclaimer.
© IMDbCate Blanchett and Sacha Baron Cohen in Disclaimer.

Disclaimer” is one of the titles arriving on Apple TV+ in October and has earned a spot on the list of the most anticipated shows, not only for its incredible mystery story but also because of its leading stars.

Cate Blanchett stars in the first season of the series, playing the role of Catherine Ravenscroft, a television documentary journalist whose work focuses on exposing the transgressions of renowned institutions.

The dramatic thriller consists of seven episodes and features a great soundtrack, with the score composed by Finneas O’Connell, the talented brother of Billie Eilish. Here, check out everything about the story…

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Is Disclaimer based on a true story?

No! Disclaimer is not based on a true story or real characters, but rather it is an adaptation of the 2015 novel of the same name written by Renée Knight, who also served as a screenwriter alongside Alfonso Cuarón.

The story centers around a successful television journalist, played by Cate Blanchett, whose life unravels after reading a novel that reveals her darkest secret, a secret she thought only one other person knew.

The book is a work of fiction, and the series follows that narrative. Although themes like guilt and personal trauma may resonate with real-life situations, the plot itself is not based on any specific real event.

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What is Disclaimer about?

The plot follows Catherine Ravenscroft, a successful television documentary journalist known for exposing uncomfortable truths and the transgressions of important institutions. However, her personal life takes a turn when she discovers a book in her home that reveals her darkest secret, something she believed only one other person knew.

As the story progresses, she faces the mysteries surrounding the book’s origin and the consequences of the secrets she has kept hidden for years. The series explores themes of guilt, regret, trauma and the fine line between truth and fiction, as Catherine tries to protect her reputation and her family from a past that threatens to destroy her.

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