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Dan Levy is officially returning to television with his first original scripted series after an Emmy-sweeping schitt’s creek. The much-awaited Netflix crime comedy, big mistakeshas completed filming and is currently in post-production. thanks to a Recently the teaser trailer has been released On Instagram, we now have a confirmed release date. The eight-episode series is officially scheduled to premiere on April 9, 2026.
When it was first announced in mid-2025, Levi shared a statement expressing his excitement about the project:
“I’m so excited to bring this truly chaotic family story to life with Netflix. I’m thrilled with the team we’re building behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Taylor Ortega is going to be a household name and calling Laurie Metcalf ‘mom’ has been my life’s mission. Look forward to sharing it with everyone.”
big mistakes The show will be the first on Netflix to be produced by Levy after signing an overall deal with the streaming service and its production company, Not a Real Production Company.
Pictured: Dan Levy (left) and Rachel Sennott (right) creators and producers of Big Mistakes
what is the plot of big mistakes?
Co-produced by Levi and Below Breakout Rachel Sennott, big mistakes Promises the perfect blend of Levi’s signature dysfunctional family dynamics with high-stakes hijinks. According to the updated official synopsis, the series focuses on two highly disabled siblings who are blackmailed into the world of organized crime.
Who are the actors? big mistakes?
Initial announcements of the show confirmed that Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, and Laurie Metcalf would be the leads of the show. Levy and Ortega will play a pair of brother-sisters in the series, while Metcalf will play their mother.
dan levy Has starred in several projects for Netflix, including Unfrozen, where he played Andy Warhol, and good griefWhich he also directed, produced, wrote and acted in. She also starred in the final season of Sex Education and voiced Chastain Barkley in the animated series. Q-force. Levi is arguably best known for his work on the smash hit comedy series schitt’s creekwhich he created and starred in with his father, Eugene Levy.
taylor ortega Recently starred in an episode of the Netflix comedy series four seasonsBut that’s the extent of his acting career on Netflix so far. She is most famous for starring as Shego in the live-action Kim Possible TV movie. He has also acted in television shows like inheritance, what do we do in the shadows, Evil spirit, party downAnd welcome to flash.
Laurie MetcalfIn recent years, she is arguably most famous for her role as Mary Cooper big bang theory; However, arguably her most favorite role is that of Jackie Harris roseanneWhich he repeated in its sequel show, The ConnersAnd starred in a total of 352 episodes in both shows. For Netflix, the actress has starred in Q-force, Chicago Party AuntyAnd carol and the end of the world. She will also star in the upcoming third season of Ryan Murphy’s crime anthology Monster.
The cast was announced on 13 August with the following additions:
Series Regular:
- jack innanen (adults, office movers) as max
- Boron Kuzum (thanks, next, Bihtar: A forbidden passion) as Yusuf
- abby quinn (summer hell, knocking in the cabin) as Natalie
Recurring:
- Elizabeth Perkins (weeds, sharp objects) as Annette
- jacob gutierrez (dear edward, bull) as Tariq
- joe barbara (at the right time, FBI) as Mike
- Josh Fadem (better call Saul, twin Peaks) as Ashley
- mark evanir (Emilia Perez, zero day) as Ivan
Big Mistakes Cast Grid for Netflix
What is the production status of Big Mistakes?
Development
filming scheduled
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post production
We first learned in early July that filming was scheduled to begin on August 1, 2025, and last for two months before ending on October 9, 2025. It is filmed in and around the New Jersey area.
It was confirmed that filming was underway on August 13, 2025, with first look photos from behind the scenes. Multiple witnesses told us that extensive filming took place at Edison Millwork & Hardware, a hardware store in Edison, NJ.
Big mistakes. Showrunner/Executive Producer Dan Levy behind the scenes of episode 101 of Big Mistake. Ten million. Spencer Pager/Netflix © 2025
Big mistakes. (Left to Right) Laurie Metcalf, Abby Quinn, Taylor Ortega, Dan Levy behind the scenes of episode 101 of Big Mistakes. Ten million. Dan Levy/Netflix © 2025
Big mistakes. (Left to Right) Jack Innan as Max and showrunner/executive producer Dan Levy behind the scenes of episode 101 of Big Mistakes. Ten million. Spencer Pager/Netflix © 2025
What is the episode count?
It has been confirmed that there will be a total of 8 episodes. Runtime has not been confirmed yet.
when is it big mistakes Coming to Netflix?
Netflix confirmed a 2026 premiere during its next show on Netflix 2026, but we were Later alerted about a new Instagram account He Netflix premiere confirmed for April 9, 2026.
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