The highly anticipated Peacock crime drama series “Superfakes” has officially announced its director lineup. According to exclusive information from Variety, Jim McKay, Karena Evans, and Andrij Parekh have been confirmed as the directors for the show, which was greenlit by the NBCU streamer in January 2025. Evans is slated to direct the pilot episode, while McKay will helm multiple episodes in addition to serving as executive producers.
Leading the cast of “Superfakes” is the talented Lucy Liu, with a stellar supporting cast including Ken Leung, Bohan Phoenix, Michelle Lee Jones, and Keith Leung. The premise of the show revolves around a small-time Chinatown luxury counterfeit dealer, played by Liu, who delves into a perilous black-market world to secure a life of suburban normalcy for her family.
McKay, known for his work on popular series like “Tulsa King,” “Smoke,” and “American Rust,” brings a wealth of experience to the project. Evans, the groundbreaking director behind hits such as “P-Valley” and the HBO Max revival of “Gossip Girl,” has been recognized with prestigious awards for her exceptional talent. Parekh, an Emmy-winning director for “Succession,” has also made significant contributions to acclaimed shows like “Watchmen” and “House of the Dragon.”
The talented trio of directors is represented by top agencies in the industry, with McKay repped by Verve, Evans by CAA and Taj Critchlow/Karoshi Management & Granderson Des Rochers, and Parekh by Linden Entertainment and Murtha Skouras Agency.
Created by Alice Ju, who will also serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, “Superfakes” boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers including Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, Howard Klein, Olivia Gerke, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Lucy Liu, Jim McKay, and Karena Evans. The series is a collaboration between A24 and UCP.
With an intriguing storyline and a talented team both in front of and behind the camera, “Superfakes” promises to be a must-watch series that explores the complexities of the criminal underworld and the pursuit of a better life. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new show!
