In 2020, Italian director Francesca Gregorini suedM.
Night ShyamalanandApple TV+for copyright infringement.
The jury will watch the first three episodes ofServant, which premiered in 2019.
M. Night Shyamalan attends ‘La Trampa’ photocall on Aug. 1, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Borja B. Hojas/WireImage
The series follows a couple reeling from the death of their son.
When she hires a nanny to care for the doll, the illusion intensifies.
The jury has also been tasked with watchingThe Truth About Emanuelin full.
Their intertwined stories are marked by anguish and suspicion.
There would be noServantwithoutEmanuel.
The film itself grossed less than $300 in theaters following its premiere at Sundance Film Festival.
Revenue earned fromServantwas not disclosed.
Shyamalan will be expected to testify during the trial, which is predicted to last for two weeks.
Producer Taylor Latham and Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss were also present when the trial began.
