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Daniel Stern exits ABC comedy pilot; Freddy role to be recast after misdemeanor charge
entertainment1 month ago

Daniel Stern exits ABC comedy pilot; Freddy role to be recast after misdemeanor charge

Daniel Stern has exited ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? after being charged with a misdemeanor for engaging or soliciting prostitution; his series-regular role Freddy will be recast. Stern had joined the project in December, and his arraignment has been moved to February 6. The pilot, from Rachel Bloom and Dan Gregor and produced by 20th Television and Levitan/Stokdyk, stars Bloom and Rory Scovel and will proceed with a new actor in the Freddy role ahead of production.

Daniel Stern Exits ABC Comedy Pilot After Prostitution Charge; Role Will Be Recast
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Daniel Stern Exits ABC Comedy Pilot After Prostitution Charge; Role Will Be Recast

Daniel Stern has been removed from ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? after being charged with a misdemeanor for soliciting prostitution. The network and 20th Television will recast the role of Freddy. Stern’s arraignment was continued to February 6; if convicted, he could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The show stars Rachel Bloom and Rory Scovel, who continue with the project.

Home Alone Star Daniel Stern Faces Misdemeanor Solicitation Charge in California
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Home Alone Star Daniel Stern Faces Misdemeanor Solicitation Charge in California

Daniel Stern was charged with a single misdemeanor for engaging or agreeing to engage in prostitution in Ventura County, after he was cited Dec. 10 for allegedly soliciting a prostitute at a Camarillo hotel. If convicted, penalties include up to $1,000 in fines and up to six months in jail; the case will be heard in court with a lawyer potentially appearing on his behalf. The article notes Stern’s fame from Home Alone and City Slickers, his Somis farm, and his son Henry Stern, a California state senator.

Daniel Stern Claims to Have Been the Original Director of 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'
entertainment2 years ago

Daniel Stern Claims to Have Been the Original Director of 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'

Actor Daniel Stern, known for his roles in "Home Alone" and "City Slickers," revealed that he was originally tapped to direct the comedy film "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" after directing "Rookie of the Year." However, Stern turned down the opportunity due to other commitments and the financial success of his acting career at the time. Stern currently stars in the Apple TV+ series "For All Mankind" and has directed episodes of "The Wonder Years." "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" was ultimately directed by Tom Shadyac and launched Jim Carrey's big screen career.

Daniel Stern Claims to Have Directed 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'
entertainment2 years ago

Daniel Stern Claims to Have Directed 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'

Actor Daniel Stern, known for his roles in "Home Alone" and "City Slickers," revealed that he was originally tapped to direct the comedy film "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" after directing "Rookie of the Year." However, Stern turned down the opportunity due to other commitments and the financial success of his acting career at the time. The film was eventually directed by Tom Shadyac and starred Jim Carrey, becoming a box-office success and launching Carrey's big screen career.