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Prime Video's eagerly awaited limited series Joseph Of Egypt has a new addition to its cast, The Mandalorian actor Omid Abtahi.
The news was initially reported by Deadline. Per the outlet, Abtahi is set to feature in a recurring capacity in the biblically themed drama currently in production. This is one of the first major casting announcements for Joseph Of Egypt.
For fans who are already familiar with Abtahi from previous work, this news is a bonus marked by anticipation. The actor has gained significant acclaim for his work as Dr. Pershing in The Mandalorian and Salim in American Gods.
Although there are no details about his character, the new casting announcement has fans excited for this upcoming Prime Video production.
Omid Abtahi's acting projects before Joseph Of Egypt explored
Omid Abtahi is joining the cast of Joseph Of Egypt in a recurring role. The actor has previously worked in genres like drama and science fiction. Thus, the upcoming biblical drama will mark a shift for him.
In The Mandalorian, Abtahi played Dr. Penn Pershing, a scientist who was a part of the cloning process, a role that brought him both critical acclaim and fan appreciation. In American Gods, he played Salim, where he brought nuance and depth to modern fantasy storytelling.
His casting in Joseph Of Egypt is a significant switch, and while details regarding the role are not yet known, fans are excited about his casting. This casting decision also reflects that Prime Video wants to hire actors with international recognition and proven talent.
More about Omid Abtahi
Abtahi is an Iranian-born American actor. In addition to, The Mandalorian and American Gods, he has also worked on series like NCIS, 24, and Homeland. He also did voice work on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
With Joseph Of Egypt, Abtahi is now venturing into biblical narrative for one of the biggest streaming giants. This is a chance for him to be part of a story rooted in religious tradition and historical background, rather than science fiction or modern drama. This exploration of a different genre by him also reflects his versatility as an actor.
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Joseph Of Egypt is an 8-episode biblical drama series created and written by Craig Wright for Prime Video, and shot in New Mexico. Other than Abtahi, the cast of the film also includes Daniel Peera, Alexander Siddig, Babak Tafti, and Iris Bahr.
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