‘The Big Fake’: Netflix Drops Teaser for Its Bold New Crime Drama
Netflix has announced a new Italian drama that dives deep into the world of art and deception.
The upcoming film, The Big Fake, tells the story of Toni Chichiarelli, a man whose dream of becoming a painter turns into something far darker.
Toni arrives in Rome with a passion for art and a vision of success. But instead of finding fame in galleries, his extraordinary skill leads him into the dangerous world of forgery. As his counterfeits spread, he becomes entangled in a web of secrets that stretch far beyond the art world, even touching the heart of Italy’s political landscape.
Falsamente ispirato a una storia vera, quella di Toni Chichiarelli. Il suo talento era autentico. Il resto, no.
— Netflix Italia (@NetflixIT) October 19, 2025
Il Falsario, diretto da Stefano Lodovichi, con Pietro Castellitto, Giulia Michelini, Andrea Arcangeli, Pierluigi Gigante, Aurora Giovinazzo, e con Edoardo Pesce e con… pic.twitter.com/7LKYy8lu6E
Directed by Stefano Lodovichi, The Big Fake stars Pietro Castellitto in the lead role. The cast also includes Giulia Michelini, Andrea Arcangeli, Pierluigi Gigante, and Aurora Giovinazzo, with special appearances by Edoardo Pesce and Claudio Santamaria.
The film explores the thin line between art and crime, showing how one man’s obsession with perfection and recognition can spiral into power, deceit, and danger. It’s a story about how ambition can twist the meaning of talent and turn creativity into a weapon.
Netflix confirmed that The Big Fake will be released on January 23, 2026.
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