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M. Night Shyamalan Faces $81 Million Trial Over Apple TV's 'Servant'

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M. Night Shyamalan faces an $81 million lawsuit from an indie director who claims his Apple TV+ hit 'Servant' ripped off her 2013 film.
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  • Francesca Gregorini, an Italian-born director, is suing Shyamalan and Apple, alleging 'Servant' stole key elements from her 2013 movie 'The Truth About Emanuel'.
  • Gregorini's attorney claims the shows share striking similarities, from the premise of a mysterious child to the visual style and story structure - a high-stakes case that could rock Hollywood.
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M. Night Shyamalan, Francesca Gregorini, Apple, Servant, The Truth About Emanuel
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