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
A small-time luxury counterfeit dealer enters the dangerous blackmarket underworld to fund her life.
Cast and characters
Main
- Lucy Liu
- Ken Leung as Don
- Bohan Phoenix
- Michelle Jones Lee
- Keith Leung
Recurring
- Dustin Nguyen as Henry
Production
Development
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
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
Principal photography commenced in January 2026.[7][8]
References
- ^ 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.
External links
- Superfakes at IMDb