Dean Raey stars in new Brussels-set mockumentary ‘Chez Dean’

Brussels-based influencer and comedian Dean Raey, also known as ‘Den Brusseleir’, is starring in a new mockumentary series titled ‘Chez Dean’ on the Play app. The 20-episode series follows a fictionalized version of Raey and his partner running a local fry shop in Brussels. The plot centers on a ‘fry war’ that erupts when a competing snack bar, ‘Snack Istanbul’, opens across the street.

The production features various Flemish personalities in guest roles, including Marc Coucke, Erik Van Looy, and Viktor Verhulst. The first eleven episodes are currently available, with the remaining nine scheduled for release on October 14.

In addition to the new series, Raey is also appearing as a participant in the television program ‘De Slimste Mens ter Wereld’. Raey, who advocates for the preservation of the authentic Brussels dialect, noted in interviews that the local language faces pressure from aging populations and increasing internationalization.