The director and Apple TV+ were sued in 2020 by Francesca Gregorini, an Italian-born director who says the series infringes on elements from her 2013 movie The Truth About Emanuel

Director M. Night Shyamalan went on trial on Tuesday over allegations that he copied from an independent film to make the Apple TV+ show “Servant.” Francesca Gregorini, an Italian-born director, is suing Shyamalan and Apple for $81 million,

Shyamalan goes on trial over allegations he copied independent film - ‘The Sixth Sense’ director is being sued for $81m (£66m)

RIVERSIDE, CA – Acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan appeared in federal court on January 14, defending against allegations that his Apple TV+ series Servant plagiarized elements from Francesca Gregorini’s 2013 independent film, The Truth About Emanuel.

M. Night Shyamalan and Apple are being sued for $81 million over alleged copyright regarding the television series Servant. Created by Tony Basgallop, Servant premiered on Apple TV+ in November 2019.

The show streams on Apple TV+. Francesca Gregorini, an Italy born director, is suing Shyamalan and Apple for $81 million, alleging that the show stole key elements from her 2013 movie, ‘The Truth About Emanuel’,

Apple TV+ show "Servant" allegedly stole key elements from a 2013 film called "The Truth About Emmanuel," and the trial is back on with a jury set to decide if Apple and M. Night Shyamalan should be fined $81 million.

Both projects are based on a similar theme - a mother who believes a doll as a real baby, and a nanny who supports her

Italian-born filmmaker Francesca Gregorini claims the Apple TV+ series copied concepts from "The Truth About Emanuel."

Shyamalan is facing a trial over allegations that he copied from an independent film to make the streaming show, Servant. The show streams on Apple TV+. Francesca Gregorini, an Italy born director, is suing Shyamalan and Apple for $81 million,