British actor Hugh Laurie will join the cast of the acclaimed Israeli spy series "Tehran," adding another Emmy nominee to the cast of the Emmy-winning series. "Tehran" is produced by Israel's Kan public broadcaster and was picked up globally by Apple TV+.
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The show's ripped-from-the-headlines plot centers on a young Mossad agent tasked with disabling Iranian air defenses to facilitate an Israeli strike against the Islamic Republic's nuclear installations, denying the mullah regime the ability to produce a nuclear weapon.
Laurie, who became prominent in Britain for comedic roles in the 1980s and 1990s, shot to global fame with his compelling portrayal of the titular character, a misanthropic maverick, in "House MD" on Fox. "
Tehran," meanwhile, set its own standard, winning Best Drama Series at the 2021 International Emmy Awards. In its second season, it was joined by award-winning actress Glenn Close.
This article was first published by i24NEWS.
