NEON is set to release the documentary BAD ACTOR: A HOLLYWOOD PONZI SCHEME on VOD and digital platforms next week, arriving on October 8th, 2024. The film world premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.

Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme is directed by Joslyn Jensen and produced by Tom Quinn, Bryn Mooser, and Justin Lacob.

From the Tribeca Film Festival, Cara Cusumano describes the doc as follows:

How easy is it to be deceived? In this riveting documentary, the shocking story of D-List action “star” Zachary Horwitz unfolds as his arrest by the FBI in 2021 reveals his so-called movie career was actually facilitating a massive Ponzi scheme- or was it the other way around? Through interviews, victim testimonies, and a wealth of choice clips from Horwitz’s dubious filmography, Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme delves into the world of this industry hanger-on, exposing the allure of the glitz and glamor that ensnared both Horwitz and his victims.

With shocking revelations at every turn, the film questions the fabric of the entertainment business, where a fake it till you make it mentality blurs the lines between reality and facade in the cutthroat pursuit of success. It explores the vulnerability of investors who fell prey to Horwitz's charm and the industry's willingness to ignore red flags. Brace yourself for a gripping tale of ambition, deceit, and the high stakes of making it in the biz, as the film unravels the truth behind one of the most audacious frauds in Hollywood history.

We’ve added the release date to our streaming calendar. An official trailer is due on Monday, we’ll update our post when it arrives. Check out the film’s poster below.

UPDATE: An official trailer has been released (see below).