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Casting News and TV Promo: Annet Mahendru is Joining the Third Season of <i>Tyrant</i> on FX

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  • April 12, 2016

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Annet Mahendru as Nina Krilova in The Americans CR: Jessica Miglio/FX

While watching last week’s episode of The Americans, I couldn’t believe my eyes when Nina (Annet Mahendru) bit the dust in that Russian prison. But now I understand why her death was necessary; she’s joining the cast of Tyrant for its third season! As FX put it, “Nina may have bid her final dasvidanya on THE AMERICANS, but ANNET MAHENDRU will be back on FX very soon. (#NinaLives)”

Actually, the 10-episode third season of Tyrant will premiere sometime this summer on FX. Here’s a clip to whet your appetite.

 

Annet Mahendru

Mahendru has been cast in a recurring role on Tyrant as Nafisa Al-Qadi, the wife of Sheik Al-Qadi, the spiritual and political leader of Ma’an. He, unfortunately, is caught between the violent tactics of the Caliphate and his distrust of the Al-Fayeeds. While Nafisa is more politically hardline than her husband, she also happens to be the sister of a high-ranking Caliphate sympathizer.

 

Tyrant is the story of an unassuming American family drawn into the inner workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner), the youngest son of a war-torn country’s controversial dictator, returns to his homeland after a self-imposed 20-year exile in America, only to be forced back into the treacherous familial and national politics of his youth. When his brother, Jamal (Ashraf Barhom), assumes the presidency, Barry becomes a powerful force within the government, fueled by visions of bringing humanitarian freedoms to his homeland. Upon realizing Jamal lacks any sense of justice or morality, Barry colluded with members of the U.S. government on a failed attempt at overthrowing his brother’s tyrannical reign and was arrested on charges of treason. Having been betrayed by the West, Jamal now sets his sights on the East, developing an alliance with China that he hopes will make Abbudin a global power. But Barry continues to be a thorn in Jamal’s side, becoming a symbol of freedom for the increasingly vocal insurgency.

 

Howard Gordon, Chris Keyser, Gideon Raffmand Avi Nir are the executive producers of Tyrant.

 

Tyrant is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.

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Linda

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!

Linda

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!