A juicy and lurid new documentary crime collection 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 stunning story behind certainly one of Hollywood’s greatest scams.”
The three-part docuseries premieres Could 8 on Apple TV+.
Hollywood Con Queen trailer paperwork certainly one of Hollywood’s weirdest scams
“Do I need to be locked up for all times?” asks a feminine voiceover in the beginning of the Hollywood Con Queen trailer. “That’s not honest. As a result of I may be the nicest prison 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 a whole lot of Hollywood creatives hundreds of miles from house. There the dupes discovered themselves stipped of cash and rather more. It appeared the scammer needed to imagine energy over individuals and destroy their lives, virtually like a cult chief.
Right here’s how Apple TV+ describes the documentary collection:
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 sport spanning the globe.
The rip-off ultimately attracts the eye of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and devoted non-public 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 somewhat than tacky. It leaves you with the appropriate questions. Who on earth is the scammer(s)? How may individuals let this occur? Is justice being completed? And alongside the best way, you may spot mainstream protection of the story because it occurred, like All Issues Thought-about 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 crew 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 may watch all three episodes of Hollywood Con Queen once they debut on Apple TV+ Could 8. And the streamer boasts many other documentaries, too.
The service is accessible by subscription for $9.99 with a seven-day free trial. You may also get it through 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 take pleasure in three months of Apple TV+ at no cost.
After launching in November 2019, “Apple TV+ grew to become the primary all-original streaming service to launch world wide, and has premiered extra unique hits and acquired extra award recognitions quicker than another streaming service. Up to now, Apple Unique movies, documentaries and collection have been honored with 471 wins and a couple of,090 award nominations and counting,” the service mentioned.
Along with award-winning films and TV reveals (together with breakout soccer comedy Ted Lasso), Apple TV+ provides quite a lot of documentaries, dramas, comedies, youngsters reveals and extra.
Supply: Apple TV+