Daniel Chen Exits Major Film Project Ahead of Filming
Comedian Daniel Chen has withdrawn from the upcoming film "Under Zero" due to scheduling conflicts, with filming set to start in January. The decision was amicable, according to his representatives. Chen recently achieved international acclaim with his series "Bad Boy," which won best drama at the Berlin Series Festival and was acquired by Netflix. The "Under Zero" production must now urgently find a replacement for Chen's lead role.
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- Daniel Chen withdrew from the film "Under Zero" due to scheduling conflicts.
- Filming for "Under Zero" was scheduled to begin in January.
- Chen's series "Bad Boy" won best drama at the Berlin Series Festival.
- "Bad Boy" was also acquired by Netflix and became a hit.
- The "Under Zero" production must now find a replacement lead actor.
Israeli comedian and creator Daniel Chen has withdrawn from the upcoming film "Under Zero," just before production was set to begin. Chen, who has become a prominent figure in the Israeli entertainment industry with his sharp wit and stage charisma, was slated to star in the comedy alongside Matan Peretz and Ben Ben Baruch. The film is written by Ben Kalfi and directed by Ben Bachar, known for the hit "Release the Hounds."
Sources close to Chen stated that his departure is not due to artistic disagreements or professional conflicts. Instead, it stems from an unavoidable clash between his busy schedule and the film's strict production timeline. The separation was reportedly amicable and mutually understood.
Chen's withdrawal comes after a significant international achievement in 2025. His drama series "Bad Boy," based on his personal life and co-created with Ron Leshem and Hagar Ben Asher, was named best drama series at the Berlin Series Festival. The series garnered praise for its storytelling, authenticity, and emotional impact, leading to its sale to Netflix and becoming the most-watched Israeli series of the year.
The production of "Under Zero" now faces the urgent task of recasting Chen's lead role. With high commercial expectations due to director Ben Bachar's past box office successes, the filmmakers will need to quickly find a comedian of similar caliber to maintain momentum as filming approaches in January. Meanwhile, Chen continues to fulfill demand for his ongoing stand-up tours and other upcoming projects.
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