💸Hollywood Hustler (2025) – Glitz, Glam & Scam: The Price of Fame and Fraud Uncovered — Cast, Plot, Release Date & Where to Watch

Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam — The Price of Fame and Fraud

Fake it till you break it. That’s the motto of Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam, the shocking new true-crime drama that peels back the gold-plated surface of fame to expose the dark art of deceit beneath. Premiering October 17, this Amazon MGM Original series dives deep into one man’s audacious journey from small-town dreamer to one of Hollywood’s most notorious scammers.

🎬 The Dream That Sold a Lie

From Indiana to Los Angeles, the series follows Zach Horwitz — played by Garrett Rader — a struggling actor who believed he could fake his way to fame. But when ambition met desperation, he didn’t just act rich — he became the illusion.

Building a fake empire of success, Zach posed as a film industry mogul with powerful connections to CEOs and studios. Behind the scenes, he was orchestrating a $200 million Ponzi scheme, convincing investors to fund his Hollywood fantasy. As one line in the show perfectly sums up his mindset:

“In this town, you either play the part — or get played.”

🏠 Glitz, Glam, and the Great Scam

Zach’s life looked like a dream: a $5.7 million mansion, luxury cars, courtside seats, and VIP access to every party in town. But it was all a performance — one built on other people’s money. As the lies deepened, so did his obsession with maintaining the façade.

The series unfolds with testimonies from his ex-wife Mallory, who fell for him as a teenager, only to wake up years later to find her world built on fraud. Friends, investors, and business partners each recall how Zach’s charm blinded them to the truth.

“He didn’t just sell dreams,” one interviewee says, “he sold himself — and we all bought it.”

🔍 The Fall and the Missing Millions

When the scam inevitably collapsed, Zach’s empire came crashing down — and over $200 million vanished without a trace. Even as the justice system caught up to him, the real mystery remained: Where did the money go?

The series examines not only his crimes but also the emotional wreckage left behind — from betrayed loved ones to ruined investors who believed in his Hollywood fantasy.

🎥 Behind the Camera

Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam comes from Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with VICE Studios, Library Films, and Article 19 Films. Executive producers include Chris Smith, Danny Gabai, Alice Bristow, and Chaiklin, ensuring the story unfolds with cinematic tension and documentary precision.

🧠 Final Take — The High Cost of Chasing Fame

At its heart, Hollywood Hustler isn’t just about crime — it’s about the American obsession with fame, power, and image. Zach Horwitz’s story becomes a mirror reflecting our cultural hunger for success at any cost.

Streaming October 17, this riveting limited series invites viewers into a world where glamour meets greed, and every lie is dressed in designer clothing.

“In Hollywood, the hustle never sleeps — until the handcuffs click.”

✨ Don’t miss Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam — only on Amazon MGM Studios.