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