Actor Elad Turgeman Lands Role After Initial Rejection, Father Faces Prison
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Actor Elad Turgeman secured a role in Avi Nesher's new film "Our Loves" after initially being rejected, as Nesher wrote a new part for him. This personal triumph occurs as his father, actor Dan Turgeman, begins a 10-month prison sentence for tax offenses. Turgeman shared his story of faith and perseverance after the initial rejection, leading to the unexpected opportunity. The film, about October 7th, has been screened at festivals in Haifa and Toronto.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Actor Elad Turgeman was written into Avi Nesher's film "Our Loves" after his initial audition rejection.
- His father, actor Dan Turgeman, faces a 10-month prison sentence for tax offenses.
- Turgeman felt rejected but recited a psalm of thanks, trusting a higher power's plan.
- Nesher created a new, more suitable role for Turgeman after being impressed by his audition.
- The film "Our Loves" deals with the events of October 7th and has screened at festivals.
- Shalom Michaelashvili also stars in the film and recently discussed filming.
Actor Elad Turgeman revealed that director Avi Nesher created a new role for him in his latest film, "Our Loves," after Turgeman was initially passed over for a part. Turgeman shared the story, titled "A Short Story About Faith," on social media, detailing his journey from rejection to receiving the unexpected offer. This personal success comes during a difficult period for his family, as his father, actor Dan Turgeman, was recently sentenced to 10 months in prison for tax offenses.
Elad Turgeman explained that he auditioned for Nesher's film about a year ago, progressing through several rounds and feeling confident after a strong matching session with actor Shalom Michaelashvili. However, he later received a message stating the production would not move forward with him for the role, citing a mismatch with the character and the overall cast vision.
Describing a period of deep disappointment following the rejection, Turgeman shared that he decided to try a different approach. For the first time, he recited a psalm of gratitude, expressing thanks for not getting the part and trusting that a higher power knew what was best for him. He identified himself as secular, not religiously observant, to provide context for his unusual reaction.
About a month later, Turgeman received a call informing him that he had been cast in the film. He learned that while he hadn't been selected for the original role, Avi Nesher had been so impressed with his audition that he wrote a new character specifically for him. Turgeman believes this new role is a better fit for him than the one he initially auditioned for.
"Our Loves," which focuses on the events of October 7th, premiered at the Haifa Film Festival and received a positive reception at the Toronto Film Festival. Shalom Michaelashvili, who plays a hero from that day in the film, recently spoke about the filming experience.
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