‘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 new movie, *The Big Fake*, follows Toni Chichiarelli, a man whose ambition to be an artist leads him down a troubling path.

Toni travels to Rome hoping to become a successful artist. However, his incredible talent unexpectedly leads him to create forgeries instead of gaining recognition through legitimate galleries. As his fakes circulate, he finds himself caught up in a complex network of secrets that extends beyond the art world and into Italian politics.

Loosely based on the life of Toni Chichiarelli, the film highlights his genuine talent while taking liberties with the rest of his story. Directed by Stefano Lodovichi and starring Pietro Castellitto, Giulia Michelini, Andrea Arcangeli, Pierluigi Gigante, Aurora Giovinazzo, Edoardo Pesce, and others…

— Netflix Italia (@NetflixIT) October 19, 2025

Stefano Lodovichi directs *The Big Fake*, which stars Pietro Castellitto. The film also features Giulia Michelini, Andrea Arcangeli, Pierluigi Gigante, and Aurora Giovinazzo, with guest appearances by Edoardo Pesce and Claudio Santamaria.

This movie delves into the blurry boundary between artistic expression and criminal behavior, illustrating how a relentless pursuit of perfection and fame can lead to corruption and peril. It examines how strong ambition can distort genuine skill and transform creativity into something destructive.

Netflix confirmed that The Big Fake will be released on January 23, 2026.

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2025-10-19 21:44