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The first trailer for "Big Mistakes," a U.S. Netflix crime comedy series featuring Turkish actor Boran Kuzum in the main cast, has been released ahead of its global premiere on April 9.
The production marks a milestone for Turkish actors in international streaming projects.
Boran Kuzum becomes the first Turkish performer to appear in the main cast of a Netflix series produced in the United States.
Created by Emmy Award winner Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, the series combines crime and dark comedy and follows two siblings who become unintentionally entangled in the world of organized crime.
Boran Kuzum appears alongside international actors, including Oscar nominee Laurie Metcalf, Taylor Ortega, Jack Innanen, Abby Quinn, and Rachel Sennott.
Boran Kuzum plays Yusuf, a character placed at the center of the criminal world that drives the story’s plot.
The narrative focuses on two siblings who become involved in organized crime despite not seeking it, with Yusuf playing a significant role in how events unfold.
Production on the series lasted about two and a half months before filming wrapped.
Kuzum joined the project after completing an audition over Zoom.
According to the production team, the character was originally written as Russian in the early version of the script. After Kuzum was cast, the writers revised the character’s background and made him Turkish. The name Yusuf was chosen following the actor’s suggestion.
The change placed a Turkish character within the central storyline of the series and reshaped the role within the production.
"Big Mistakes" will premiere worldwide on Netflix on April 9, introducing Kuzum’s character to an international audience.
The series represents a notable step for Turkish actors seeking wider visibility in global streaming productions as international platforms continue to expand their content and casting across different regions.
Boran Kuzum is a Turkish actor born in Ankara in 1992.
He graduated from the theater department of the Istanbul University State Conservatory and began his television career in 2015 with the series "Mothers and Mothers" (Analar ve Anneler).
He gained wider recognition between 2016 and 2018 for his role as the Greek officer Leon in the historical drama "Wounded Love" (Vatanim Sensin), which introduced him to a broad audience in Türkiye.
Since then, Kuzum has appeared in several television, film, and digital platform productions.
His credits include projects such as "The Protector" (Hakan: Muhafiz) on Netflix, the digital series "Respect" (Saygi), and films including "Cingoz Recai" and "Doom of Love" (Askin Kiyameti).
Alongside television and film work, he has also appeared on stage, including a production of "The Seagull" (Marti).
With his role as Yusuf in "Big Mistakes," Kuzum now joins the main cast of a U.S. Netflix series, marking a new step in his international acting career.
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