Jessica Chastain's New Netflix Crime Thriller Officially Premieres in 2026

For over two decades, Jessica Chastain has been a constant presence on screen. Like many actors, she began with guest roles on TV before moving into film. Her performances in movies like Zero Dark Thirty, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and The Good Nurse have made her one of the most recognizable actresses. And even on the small screen, Chastain has proven herself as a television star with shows like George & Tammy and Scenes From a Marriage.

Chastain was expected to return to television last year with an Apple TV crime thriller, but the series was delayed following the assassination of American political commentator Charlie Kirk. Apple TV may have delayed the crime thriller, The Savant, indefinitely, but viewers will see Chastain soon — just not on Apple TV. She stars in Netflix's upcoming film Heartland, and Netflix has set the premiere date for mid-November.

Heartland takes place in Music City, and Chastain's character, Misty Jones, is embedded in the city's DNA. She used to be a country music megastar but left it all behind for a life of seclusion for an unexplained reason. But that world calls on her once again when her niece — also a country music singer, just not as famous — goes missing. Misty goes on a search that forces her to confront her own past and the unseen underbelly of Nashville, where no one, including Misty, is who they seem. Shana Feste wrote and directed Heartland. Other cast members include Wynn Everett, Garret Hedlund (Roy Combs), Ross Lynch (Jace Jacobs), Carter Faith (Charlie Heart), and Jennifer Nettles (Winnie Jo Lean), among others. Heartland debuts on Netflix on Friday, November 13.

What Happened to Jessica Chastain's Crime Thriller 'The Savant'?

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In the Apple TV crime thriller, Chastain plays the titular character, an investigator who infiltrates online hate groups in the hopes of stopping them before they do real-world damage. The series explores ideas related to white supremacy, toxic masculinity, and more. After Kirk's assassination, Apple TV worried about a potential PR crisis and pulled the show indefinitely. Chastain revealed earlier this year that the show was now scheduled for release, but the rumored July premiere date never happened. It remains to be seen whether Apple TV will release it, a year after Kirk's death.