Romance-scam thriller ‘Fake’ to air on ITV

ITV announced today that the romance-scam thriller Fake is set to air exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX in April…

All eight episodes of Fake will be available on ITVX from Sunday 20th April. The series will also air weekly on Saturday nights on ITV1 and STV from Saturday 26th April. The drama is inspired by the bestselling book of the same name by Stephanie Wood and was created for television by screenwriter Anya Beyersdorf.

The series stars Asher Keddie as Birdie Bell, a magazine features writer who thinks she’s found her perfect match when she meets successful rancher Joe (David Wenham), on a dating app. But as the relationship intensifies, Birdie is torn between Joe’s magnetic pull and the instinct that her boyfriend isn’t all he has led her to believe.

Sasha Breslau, Head of Content Acquisitions ITV:

“We’ve got a great track record with Australian drama on ITVX, Anya Beyersdorf’s work on The Twelve is a shining example of how well it resonates with our audiences, so we’re really looking forward to bringing her newest offering Fake to the UK in 2025. It’s a gripping thriller, made for binge watching.”

Lionsgate licensed the  eight-part series to ITV for UK audiences.

Agapy Kapouranis, President of International Television and Digital Distribution at Lionsgate Television:

“We’re excited to partner with ITVX to bring this series to UK audiences. With a powerhouse cast led by Asher Keddie and David Wenham, Fake is an enthralling psychological drama that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.”

Fake premiered on Paramount+ in Australia, firmly establishing itself as a standout hit and becoming the platform’s #1 Australian original since its launch in 2021.