Anatomy of a Hoax’ unravels actor’s stunning downfall

The Jussie Smollett chronicles will probably be revisited in a brand new docuseries from Fox Nation.

The five-part docuseries “Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax” is ready for launch on March 13.

It will characteristic unique interviews with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who’ve by no means beforehand spoken to the media in regards to the half they performed within the elaborate plot to stage a hate crime on Smollett, 40, 4 years in the past.

“‘Anatomy of a Hoax’ takes a deep dive right into a rip-off that reverberated by the worlds of leisure, popular culture and politics,” mentioned John Finley, the streaming platform’s government vice chairman, in a press launch. “We’re excited for viewers to listen to the true tales behind this scandal from the Osundairo brothers for the very first time.”

The Osundairo brothers are anticipated to share particulars of the occasions, together with the planning and execution of the staged crime, in addition to the aftermath that the saga introduced.

In January 2019, Smollett claimed to police that he was the sufferer of a hate crime by two males who shouted, “This is MAGA nation,” whereas beating him and placing a noose round his neck.

Chicago police later concluded that the assault was staged and that Smollett had employed the Osundairo brothers and paid them $3,500 to pretend the crime. 

The “Empire” actor was launched from jail in March 2022 after an Illinois state appellate court docket dominated he may go free whereas his attorneys enchantment his conviction for staging a hate crime — after having served solely six days of his 150-day sentence for 5 counts of felony disorderly conduct.

Smollett continues to take care of his innocence and his deadline to file an enchantment is immediately, March 1.

The docuseries will “chronicle the behind-the-scenes maneuvering and drama that turned the star right into a pariah and despatched shockwaves by Chicago and past, leaving a path of broken careers and reputations,” based on the discharge.