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Daniel Stern Exits ABC Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’ After Misdemeanor Charge; Role Will Be Recast

Daniel Stern exits ABC's Do You Want Kids? and the series-regular role will be recast, aligning with both the original report and new reference.
Stern faces a misdemeanor charge for soliciting prostitution, which is linked to his removal from the project.
The arraignment was moved to February 6, per TMZ, signaling ongoing legal proceedings during the casting decision.
The ABC pilot Do You Want Kids? stars Rachel Bloom and Rory Scovel, with production by 20th Television, which prompted the recast.
The pilot centers on a married couple, with one universe where they have a baby and another where they do not, exploring how that choice reshapes their lives.
Stern’s role as Freddy, the gruff patriarch of the Zilbalodis family, is the one being recast.
Trent O’Donnell directs the pilot, with Bloom and Dan Gregor co-writing and producing the project.
Deadline’s reporting indicates Stern’s exit is tied to the misconduct charge and prompted the recast decision.
The Us Weekly reference confirms Stern was announced as a series regular in December 2025 before his departure.
US Weekly coverage connects Stern’s exit to his prostitution charge and notes the arraignment date shift reported by TMZ.

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