Superfakes
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| Genre | Mystery thriller |
| Created by | Alice Ju |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Peacock |
Superfakes is an upcoming American crime drama series created and executive produced by Alice Ju for Peacock. It is set to star Lucy Liu as a luxury counterfeit dealer who enters the dangerous black-market underworld to fund her life.
Premise
[edit]A small-time luxury counterfeit dealer enters the dangerous blackmarket underworld to fund her life.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Lucy Liu
- Ken Leung as Don
- Bohan Phoenix
- Michelle Jones Lee
- Keith Leung
Recurring
[edit]- Dustin Nguyen as Henry
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In January 2025, Peacock ordered the series, with Alice Ju set to write and executive produce alongside Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie. A24 and UCP will produce alongside 3 Arts Entertainment.[1] Jim McKay, Karena Evans and Andrij Parekh will serve as directors on the series. McKay and Evans will additionally serve as executive producers.[2]
Casting
[edit]In September 2025, Lucy Liu joined the cast of the series.[3] In October 2025, Ken Leung joined the cast.[4] In January 2026, Bohan Phoenix, Michelle Jones Lee and Keith Leung joined the cast.[5] In February 2026, Dustin Nguyen joined the cast in a recurring role.[6]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography commenced in January 2026.[7][8]
Release
[edit]The series is set to premiere in 2027.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Otterson, Joe (January 30, 2025). "Peacock Orders Crime Drama From 'Beef' Writer, Josh & Benny Safdie, A24". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 5, 2026). "Lucy Liu Peacock Series 'Superfakes' Sets Jim McKay, Karena Evans, Andrij Parekh to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 25, 2025). "Lucy Liu To Star In & EP New Peacock Crime-Drama Series 'Superfakes' From Alice Ju". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 27, 2025). "Ken Leung To Star Opposite Lucy Liu In Peacock's 'Superfakes' As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Shanfield, Ethan (January 14, 2026). "Peacock, A24 Drama 'Superfakes' Casts Bohan Phoenix, Michelle Jones Lee and Keith Leung (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (February 27, 2026). "Dustin Nguyen Joins Cast of Peacock and A24's 'Superfakes' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ "Casting Teens For A24's Series Superfakes". Kids Casting. November 13, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Dutta, Shubhabrata (December 3, 2025). "Lucy Liu's 'Superfakes' Starts Filming in New York in January 2026". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ "Peacock Showcases Powerhouse Slate at Today's NBCUniversal Upfront". NBCUniversal (Press release). May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 – via Peacock.
External links
[edit]- Superfakes at IMDb