All articles tagged with #con artist
THR’s review of Apple TV+’s Lucky praises Anya Taylor-Joy and the strong cast but deems the seven-episode con-artist drama uneven, noting it abandons key elements from the book, struggles with tone and pacing, and fails to deliver a cohesive, engaging identity-con narrative despite stylish flair.
A journalist alleges Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews is a con artist and an “international mastermind criminal,” citing alleged WhatsApp messages about debt, reports of an Interpol search, and other sensational claims — including Dubai‑related kidnapping stories and questions about a $36 million property that Moodie says is rented. The piece frames these as unverified allegations amid ongoing scrutiny of the couple, who wed in Dubai earlier this year.
Adelaide Clemens discusses her role as Sandy Stanton in the revival series Justified: City Primeval, highlighting the contrast between her character and previous roles she has played. She also mentions the influence of Quentin Tarantino, who was initially set to direct the series, on her portrayal of Sandy. Clemens describes Sandy as a con artist who uses her sexuality as her currency and discusses the dynamics of her relationship with Boyd Holbrook's character, Clement Mansell. She also talks about the challenges of playing a character who gives performances within performances and the experience of working on the show.
Filippo Bernardini, a con artist who impersonated editors and agents to steal over a thousand manuscripts, including from high-profile authors like Margaret Atwood and Ethan Hawke, has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud. Bernardini avoided prison on a felony charge that carried up to 20 years in prison. He apologized for his actions in an emotional letter to the judge, offering insight into his motivations. Bernardini will be deported from the U.S. and has agreed to pay $88,000 in restitution to Penguin Random House.