Israeli Actress Noa Cohen Faced Death Threats While Filming Netflix's 'Mary' in Morocco

Cohen, who stars as Mary in the $70 million production, encountered antisemitic harassment but completed filming under heavy security.

Noa Cohen, an Israeli actress portraying Mary in Netflix's film 'Mary,' received death threats during filming in Morocco earlier this year.
Threats included social media messages from Moroccan profiles claiming to know her hotel location, prompting heightened security measures outlined in her contract.
Despite the challenges, the production proceeded smoothly, with Cohen sharing the set with renowned actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, who plays King Herod.
Cohen described the escalating antisemitism she faced online, with insults shifting from 'Zionist' to explicit antisemitic slurs after the film's trailer was released.
The film, released in December 2024, has topped Netflix's global charts, and Cohen has been signed by a major talent agency for future roles.