Who Are The Lead Actors In Fake It Till You Make It Drama?

Wild guess time: there isn’t a single, globally famous drama that goes strictly by the exact title 'Fake It Till You Make It' that everyone instantly recognizes, so I usually double-check and then point folks toward the closest, well-known shows with that vibe. One of the most commonly confused titles is MTV’s queer teen dramedy 'Faking It' — that’s probably what people mean when they’re asking about a show where characters pretend (or ‘fake it’) and sparks fly. The two central leads there are Katie Stevens (who plays Karma Ashcroft) and Rita Volk (who plays Amy Raudenfeld). They’re the heart of the series’ fake-relationship-turned-complicated-real-feelings storyline, and the chemistry and writing made that premise land in a way I genuinely love. Bailey De Young also rounds out the core friend group as Lauren, and the show’s creator Carter Covington brought a lot of the playful tone that keeps it bingeable.

If you’re thinking of something else with a very literal title 'Fake It Till You Make It' — like an indie film, short, or a non-English drama — there are a few small productions and webseries that have used that phrase as a title over the years. Those tend to be scattered: short festival films, YouTube serials, or local-language romantic comedies that don’t always get international distribution or big cast bios. Because of that, the lead actors vary wildly from project to project, and most of those names aren’t household stars. When I run into that exact title in festival lineups or indie listings, it’s typically attached to up-and-coming actors or theatre players making a first push into screen work, so you’ll often find fresh faces rather than established stars.

Personally, when people mention 'fake it till you make it' vibes, I immediately think of shows and movies built around pretense that turns into something real — the awkward energy, the slow-burn, the comedic misunderstandings. That’s why I keep recommending 'Faking It' if someone wants a polished, character-driven take with clear lead actors to follow (Katie Stevens and Rita Volk are a blast together). But I also get a kick out of tracking down the smaller indie projects with that exact title; they can be rough around the edges but full of surprising performances and heart.

So, if you meant the MTV teen dramedy, the leads are Katie Stevens and Rita Volk (with Bailey De Young as a key friend/foil). If you meant a different, more obscure production actually titled 'Fake It Till You Make It', it’s likely an indie cast rather than a major star name — and those can be hidden gems if you enjoy discovering new talent. Either way, the theme of pretending until something real clicks for me every time, and I’m always up for recommending specific episodes or indie finds depending on what tone you want next.