: The character of Zohan was loosely based on Nezi Arbib , a former Israeli soldier who became a hairstylist in California and taught Adam Sandler styling techniques for the role.
: Sandler insisted on working out with a trainer to achieve a toned physique for the film rather than having fake abs painted on.
: Zohan is depicted with exaggerated, superhero-like physical abilities, such as catching bullets with his teeth and performing incredible martial arts while styling hair.