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Imad Mughniyeh, the notorious Hezbollah leader responsible for several high-profile attacks, is the subject of Showtime's new drama series, Ghosts of Beirut, which is based on a true story. According to CinemaBlend, the show is scheduled to premiere on May 21, 2023, at 10 pm ET.
Hisham Suliman and Amir Khoury are the stars of the show, and they will both play the role of Imad Mughniyeh. Suliman is a well-known actor in the Middle East, having appeared in a number of popular films and TV shows. He is also a director and producer and has won several awards for his work in both acting and filmmaking.
Ghosts of Beirut will explore the challenges faced by the authorities as they tried to track down Imad Mughniyeh, who managed to evade capture for several decades. It will delve into the complex political landscape of Lebanon during the 1980s and 1990s, and the impact of political violence on ordinary people.
Young Imad Mughniyeh will be played by Amir Khoury in Ghosts of Beirut
Amir Khoury is an Israeli-Arab actor who was born on December 16, 1995, in Haifa, Israel. Khoury is most recognized for his portrayal of Samir in the Israeli Netflix series Fauda. Additionally, he has acted in numerous other popular Israeli series, films, and theatre productions. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew.
Some of Khoury's notable appearances include Image of Victory (2021), Combat Medics (2020), Laila in Haifa (2020), The Little Drummer Girl (2018), Mafak (2018), and more. Khoury's performance as Samir in Fauda was particularly praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, as he was able to portray the complex character of a Palestinian militant who is torn between his loyalty to his cause and his love for his family.
Amir Khoury stars as a young Imad Mughniyeh in Showtime's Ghosts of Beirut. Imad Mughniyeh was a notorious Lebanese terrorist who was believed to be the leader of Hezbollah. Viewers can expect a powerful performance from Khoury in the show.
Hisham Suliman will play the older version of Imad Mughniyeh in Ghosts of Beirut
In 2007, Hisham Suliman, who was born and raised in Nazareth, Israel, co-founded the Nazareth local Fringe theatre. He has acted in numerous plays in the Al-Midan and El-Hakaw theaters. Suliman is best known for his role in the Israeli drama film Bethlehem (2013) and his role as Taufiq Hammed, nicknamed "The Panther," in the Israeli political thriller TV series Fauda (2015).
He has also appeared in several other films, including Munich (2005), The Little Traitor (2007), Stay (2013), Last Band in Lebanon (2016), and Wounded Land (2016). Additionally, he has acted in several TV shows, including A Good Family, Arab Labor, Ha-Chaim Ze Lo Hacol, and Shemesh.
In Ghosts of Beirut, Suleiman's performance as the older Imad Mughniyeh is highly anticipated, as the character is expected to play a significant role in the story. It will be interesting to see how Suleiman portrays the complex character of Mughniyeh, and how he brings his own twist to the role. Fans of the series are eagerly awaiting Suleiman's performance and are excited to see how he will bring the character to life on screen.
Watch Ghosts of Beirut on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 10 pm ET only on Showtime.
