When will 'Hollywood Con Queen' air? Release date, time and all the details about Apple TV+ docuseries
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Hollywood Con Queen' will premiere on Wednesday, May 8 on Apple TV+. The upcoming docuseries will premiere in three parts with new episodes releasing on Wednesdays. The upcoming series will delve into Hargobind Tahilramani's notorious scam that shook the entire Hollywood industry.
Apple's new documentary series explores the 'Con Queen' scam which targeted several high-profile figures in Hollywood. The upcoming series is from the Emmy-winning filmmaker Chris Smith and his production company Library Films, the team behind the pop-culture phenomenon 'Tiger King', the acclaimed surfing docuseries 'Fyre', 'Bad Vegan', and more.
The docuseries follows the story of an international con artist impersonating the industry's most powerful women. The scam targeted the likes of Kathleen Kennedy, Sherry Lansing, Amy Pascal, Wendi Deng Murdoch and Stacey Snider.
What is 'Hollywood Con Queen' about?
Apple TV+'s 'Hollywood Con Queen' follows a mysterious figure aka Hargobind Tahilramani, also known as the 'Con Queen', who impersonated the industry's most powerful women and lured unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity.
According to the synopsis, the scammer exhausted their personal finances in pursuit of a big break while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually drew the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, formerly of K2 Integrity.
The duo set out on a year-long investigation to find the truth only to discover a story more strange than they could have imagined.
How to watch 'Hollywood Con Queen'?
'Hollywood Con Queen' will be available to stream on Apple TV+. Fans can watch Apple TV+ on streaming platforms, popular smart TVs and AirPlay-enabled TVs with the Apple TV app or its official website. The streaming platform offers a free seven-day trial. However, after the end of the free trial, you can watch the series for a monthly membership fee of only $9.99.
Who stars in 'Hollywood Con Queen'?
'Hollywood Con Queen' explores the elaborate scam orchestrated by an international con artist who impersonated some of the most influential women in the entertainment industry. The scam involved approaching production staff, posing as a top executive, and enticing them to work on a fictitious project in Indonesia.
However, some of the real-life victims will share their side of the story and how they got scammed. The upcoming Apple TV docuseries cast includes victims, filmmaker Will Strathmann, and photographers Zory Shahanska and Henry Wu. Private investigator, Nicole Kotsianas and journalist Scott Johnson will also unravel the details of Hollywood's biggest scam.
What is the latest buzz around 'Hollywood Con Queen'?
The upcoming Apple TV documentary series 'Hollywood Con Queen' has been inspired by the investigative work of Scott Johnson, author of the book 'Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius'. Scott's detailed reporting and investigation uncovered the complicated web of scams by the con artist, leading to a global manhunt for the perpetrator.
The Con Queen finds unexpected success in London after he pretends to be a food blogger. Scott received the new leads in hand and travelled the globe to hunt him down. After finding the Con Queen in Manchester, Scott sets out to learn about Hargobind Tahilramani's past and motives before law enforcement closes in. In 2020, the FBI and Department of Justice arrested the suspect in Manchester, UK, in connection with the scam.
