Turkish actor Boran Kuzum is about to become a familiar face worldwide. He has been cast as a series regular in Big Mistakes, a new Netflix show. The crime comedy series was created by Emmy-winning actor Dan Levy. It also stars Taylor Ortega and award-winning actress Laurie Metcalf. The show will premiere globally on Netflix on April 9, 2026.
In the series, Kuzum plays a character named Yusuf. Interestingly, the character was originally written with a different background. However, after Kuzum joined the project, the role was reimagined as Turkish. The show follows two siblings who are blackmailed into organized crime. Their clumsy attempts to survive create a mix of dark humor and chaos.
Kuzum was born in 1992 and graduated from Istanbul University's theater program. He first gained fame in Turkey through popular drama series and films. He also appeared in The Protector, which was Netflix's first Turkish original series. His career has been shaped by a desire to play diverse characters. This new role represents a significant milestone in his journey as an actor.
Big Mistakes consists of eight episodes, each running thirty minutes long. Rachel Sennott co-created the series alongside Dan Levy. Netflix promoted the premiere date through a creative marketing campaign in Los Angeles. A mysterious billboard appeared on Sunset Boulevard featuring a diamond necklace. The cast then revealed themselves as the playful thieves behind the stunt.