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Joel Kinnaman to Interrogate Saddam Hussein On-Screen
15 Apr
Summary
- Joel Kinnaman plays CIA analyst John Nixon.
- Actor Youssef Bulos cast as Saddam Hussein.
- Filming for the series wrapped in Egypt recently.

A new limited series, previously known as 'High Value Target,' is set to explore the gripping story of CIA analyst John Nixon, played by Joel Kinnaman. Nixon was notably the first American to positively identify and interrogate Saddam Hussein following the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Youssef Bulos has been cast in the pivotal role of Saddam Hussein, the deposed Iraqi leader who was executed in 2006. The series delves into Nixon's personal journey and his complex mission, gaining insights into the dictator and the ensuing geopolitical turmoil.
Filming for the series has recently wrapped in Egypt. Other cast members include Lena Góra, Paul Ryan as George W. Bush, and Danielle Lewis as Condoleezza Rice, with Tom Berenger and Christopher McDonald also listed.
The project is produced by AR Content and StoryFirst, with Alexander Rodnyansky and Leslie Greif serving as producers. Escapade Media is handling international distribution.