Producer Behind Apple TV Thriller Found Dead During Filming

Television producer Dana Eden has died while shooting the fourth season of Apple TV's popular thriller series, Tehran. She was 52.

No cause of death has yet been confirmed, though Eden's production company Shula and Donna Productions has expressed that "rumors suggesting a criminal or nationally motivated death are untrue and completely baseless." (via Variety)

Tributes Pour in For Dana Eden

Following the announcement of Eden's death on February 16, several high-profile tributes have been made on social media. Eden was Israeli by birth, and one of the country's most well-known and well-respected television producers.

Israel's public broadcaster Kan released a statement: "We are saddened by the passing of our friend and partner in a long line of productions, series and programs at the Israel Broadcasting Corporation – Dana Eden. Dana was among the senior figures in the Israeli television industry and was a central figure in the creation and leadership of some of the corporation’s most prominent and influential productions.”

Miki Zohar, Israeli Minister of Culture, added: "With great sorrow, I received the news of the passing of Dana Eden, one of the most prominent and influential producers in the Israeli television industry [...] I share in the grief of the family, friends, and colleagues. May her memory be blessed.”

Season 4 of 'Tehran' Has Been Plagued by Controversy

Tehran's fourth season is currently shooting in Athens, Greece. The city is standing in for the Iranian capital, where the majority of Tehran takes place. The show has faced several unexpected delays in recent years, as production was halted due to the story's many similarities to the ongoing political situation in the Middle East.

The show follows the adventures of a Mossad agent named Tamar (Niv Sultan), who is sent undercover in Tehran to prevent the Iranian military from developing nuclear weapons. Production on the fourth season will recommence shortly in Athens, while the third season continues to air weekly throughout February 2026.