Fake TV series: Release date and where to watch

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June 13, 2024

The highly anticipated Fake TV series is inspired by Stephanie Wood’s memoir of the same name.

New Australian original series, Fake, starring David Wenham and Asher Keddie is set to hit streaming in July. A riveting drama about a romance scam, it examines love “in a world of liars, cheats, fantasists and phonies.” Here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated new drama.

The new Australian original drama will be streaming exclusively on Paramount+. 

Fake is joining Paramount+’s roster of original local shows that include Last King of the Cross, One Night, Top Gear Australia, NCIS: Sydney, and The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers

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The eight-part series will premiere with all episodes on Thursday, 4 July 2024. 

Fake Season 1Release DateStreaming Service
Episodes 1-8Thur, 4 Jul 2024Paramount+

The new series starring David Wenham and Asher Keddie will be streaming in Australia on Paramount+. You can subscribe today to watch the new drama when it comes, as well as explore the plethora of other TV series and movies available on the platform using a 7-day free trial.

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2024’s Fake follows magazine features writer Birdie Bell (Asher Keddie), who thinks she’s found the one when she meets Joe Burt (David Wenham), a successful grazier, on a dating app.

As their romance deepens, Birdie becomes conflicted about her relationship with Joe. While charming with relentless magnetism, Birdie just can’t shake off the feeling that her boyfriend isn’t all he has led her to believe. 

The new Fake TV show is created and written by acclaimed screenwriter, Anya Beyersdorf, whose other writing credits include Fires and The Twelve.

The series is co-directed by Emma Freeman, Jennifer Leacey and Taylor Ferguson. Gold Logie Award-winning, Asher Keddie, is also credited as a co-producer in addition to playing  the lead role.

Check out the trailer for Paramount+’s new original series, Fake, here: 

The new Australian original drama stars Asher Keddie (Strife, Lost Flowers of Alice Hart) and David Wenham (Elvis, Lord of the Rings) play the leads. You can find the announced cast list below: 

  • Asher Keddie as Birdie
  • David Wenham as Joe
  • Heather Mitchell
  • Ming-Zhu Hii
  • Nicholas Brown
  • Louisa Mignone
  • Anne Charleston
  • Spencer McLaren
  • Janet Andrewartha
  • Greg Stone
  • Jack Sandle

Similar TV shows to watch include The Sixth Commandment, The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies, The Tinder Swindler, The Act, and many others. 

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