Netflix's new series based on real-life cancer scam already has viewers 'frightened' before release
Netflix's new series based on real-life cancer scam already has viewers 'frightened' before release
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Netflix's latest drama, Apple Cider Vinegar, draws from a bizarre but true narrative. The limited series stars Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson, a woman who fabricated having a brain tumour. Set to release on February 6, the show has already stirred international buzz after its wild trailer premiered. Fans are eager to see Dever portray the notorious Aussie charlatan who attracted a massive online following by claiming she had brain cancer and intended to self-heal.
She pushed holistic treatments and even launched The Whole Pantry, a wildly successful app with health recipes and advice. Her fabrications ballooned with her fame until she confessed "none of it is true" during a 2015 interview amidst growing scepticism about her story. Eager viewers have taken to Reddit to express their anticipation for the series. R_u_seriousclark commented: "This story is frightening. I had never heard of it before today.".
They added, "I think it's important to tell this story because it's a warning cry about believing what you see on social media.". Also mentioning, "It's also capitalizing on people who can't take their eyes off of a train wreck... I, for one, fall into that category and I would definitely watch this.". Echoing the excitement, TrueCryptographer982 wrote: "You know how sometimes you know from the first 10 seconds whether or not this is going to be for you. It's a yes from me!".
Fans have been heaping praise on Kaitlyn Dever, with AndarianDequer gushing: "I love her. I don't know the name of the movie but I first saw her in that one where she was violated and no one would believe her.". They added, "Stressful and heartbreaking but she was so good in it. I'll watch anything with her.". Echoing the sentiment, MrConor212 chimed in: "I will watch anything with Kaitlyn Dever and a series is even better.".
