A juicy and lurid new documentary crime sequence is coming to Apple TV+ quickly with Hollywood Con Queen, judging by the fast-paced trailer the streamer dropped for it Thursday. It “explores the surprising story behind one in every of Hollywood’s greatest scams.”
The three-part docuseries premieres Might 8 on Apple TV+.
Hollywood Con Queen trailer paperwork one in every of Hollywood’s weirdest scams
“Do I should be locked up for all times?” asks a feminine voiceover in the beginning of the Hollywood Con Queen trailer. “That’s not truthful. As a result of I could be the nicest felony you’d ever know.”
However after seeing the remainder of the trailer, “good” will not be a phrase that appears proper to explain the mysterious scammer. Impersonating highly effective trade ladies, they lured lots of of Hollywood creatives 1000’s of miles from dwelling. There the dupes discovered themselves stipped of cash and way more. It appeared the scammer needed to imagine energy over individuals and destroy their lives, nearly like a cult chief.
Right here’s how Apple TV+ describes the documentary sequence:
A mysterious determine dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the trade’s strongest ladies, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing profession alternative. The ‘Con Queen’s’ marks exhaust their private funds in pursuit of a giant break, whereas being exploited in a perverse psychological recreation spanning the globe.
The rip-off finally attracts the eye of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and devoted personal investigator Nicole Kotsianas, who got down to discover the reality solely to find a narrative more odd than they may have imagined.
The trailer options the hallmarks of a lurid crime documentary which may simply be gripping fairly than tacky. It leaves you with the correct questions. Who on earth is the scammer(s)? How may individuals let this occur? Is justice being achieved? And alongside the way in which, you may spot mainstream protection of the story because it occurred, like All Issues Thought of host Mary Louise Kelly‘s voice from an NPR story on it.
Hollywood Con Queen comes from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Movies. That staff additionally created Tiger King, 100 Foot Wave, Fyre, Unhealthy Vegan, Operation Varsity Blues and extra.
Watch the Hollywood Con Queen trailer
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You’ll be able to watch all three episodes of Hollywood Con Queen once they debut on Apple TV+ Might 8. And the streamer boasts many different documentaries, too.
The service is obtainable by subscription for $9.99 with a seven-day free trial. You may as well get it by way of any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle. For a restricted time, prospects who buy and activate a brand new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod contact can get pleasure from three months of Apple TV+ free of charge.
After launching in November 2019, “Apple TV+ grew to become the primary all-original streaming service to launch all over the world, and has premiered extra authentic hits and obtained extra award recognitions sooner than another streaming service. So far, Apple Authentic movies, documentaries and sequence have been honored with 471 wins and a couple of,090 award nominations and counting,” the service stated.
Along with award-winning motion pictures and TV reveals (together with breakout soccer comedy Ted Lasso), Apple TV+ presents a wide range of documentaries, dramas, comedies, children reveals and extra.
Supply: Apple TV+