HBO’s upcoming documentary, Fake Famous, is scheduled to debut on Tuesday, February 2 at 9:00 PM. The documentary comes from first-time director, veteran journalist Nick Bilton. Fake Famous explores the industry of social media influencers through an eye-opening social experiment.

The film follows three newly cast participants in Los Angeles as they try to become social media sensations. Starting with small social followings, the three will attempt to gain enough followers to transform into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and using an army of bots to “engage” with their social media.

These newly made influencers will discover the wonders and repercussions of this immersive lifestyle. Fake Famous will be available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. What is fame and influence in the digital age? Debut director Nick Bilton attempts to answer the question.

Today, millions of people have big enough followings on social media to be considered modern celebrities. Are these individuals really famous? Bilton and his team aim to explore what it really means by launching a social experiment beginning with an open casting call in Los Angeles. The goal is to transform the three participants into famous social media influencers.

The three participants include an aspiring actress Dominique, a fashion designer Chris, and a real estate assistant Wylie. Each will have a unique experience as their fake followers explode by thousands each day. Their stories shed light on the realities of a lifestyle that is largely based on fantasy. The experiment proves a rapid success with the trio’s follower counts increasing quickly and brands reaching out.

Despite the entire premise being based on fake scenarios, fake lives, and fake followers, companies begin offering these “influencers” free goods and fortunes to advertise on their platform. Fake Famous delves deeper into what is really happening behind the scenes of influencer fame while showcasing modern obsession with collecting likes, followers, and favorites.

How much of the social media fade is fabricated and how much is real? Fake Famous hopes to answer that question. Keep up with the latest documentary news with Reel Mockery News!