Netflix has released the first trailer for the series 'Big Mistakes', in which Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega play a bumbling sibling duo dragged into the world of organized crime. The production is scheduled to premiere on April 9, 2026.

Premiere in April

The series will debut on the Netflix platform on April 9, 2026, and the first season will consist of 8 episodes.

Star-studded cast

Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega will star in the lead roles, joined by, among others, Emmy and Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf.

Levy's authorial debut

This is Dan Levy's first authorial series produced under his multi-year deal with Netflix signed in 2021.

Netflix has released the first trailer for the comedy series Big Mistakes, which will premiere on the platform on April 9, 2026. The production follows the story of two bumbling siblings, played by Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega. The characters are unexpectedly drawn into the dangerous world of organized crime as a result of blackmail. The series combines elements of humor with criminal plotlines, showing the characters struggling with situations that are far beyond their capabilities. comedy series

The cast of the new production features well-known names from American film and television. Laurie Metcalf, a four-time Emmy Award winner, plays the mother of the main siblings, and she will be joined on screen by Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, and Abby Quinn. The co-creator and executive producer of the project is Rachel Sennott, known as an actress and screenwriter. Sennott collaborated directly with Dan Levy on writing the script, who holds a triple role in the project: creator, lead star, and producer. Dan Levy gained international fame through the series Schitt's Creek, which he co-created and starred in from 2015 to 2020. This production won numerous Emmy Awards, including for Outstanding Comedy Series. Big Mistakes is Levy's first series project under his overall deal with the Netflix platform, the signing of which was announced following the success of his previous achievements.

The first season of Big Mistakes will consist of eight episodes, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. All material will be made available to subscribers on the premiere day, which aligns with the standard distribution model for the platform's original productions. Work on the series began in August 2025, when the full cast was officially announced and the production stage started. This project is seen as a key element of Netflix's strategy for building original comedy content in collaboration with established independent creators. Big Mistakes Production Timeline: August 13, 2025 — Production begins; March 12, 2026 — Trailer premiere; April 9, 2026 — Series premiere

Mentioned People

  • Dan Levy — Canadian actor and filmmaker, known for his role as David Rose in the series Schitt's Creek, which he co-created.
  • Rachel Sennott — American actress, screenwriter, and comedian, co-creator and executive producer of the series.
  • Laurie Metcalf — American actress and comedian, winner of four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards.
  • Elizabeth Perkins — American actress known for roles in films such as Big, The Flintstones, and Miracle on 34th Street.
  • Taylor Ortega — Actress playing one of the lead roles (the main character's sister).
  • Abby Quinn — Actress appearing in the series.