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Syrian Civil War Drama ‘Broadcast’ Casts Syrian-American Actor Jay Abdo as Lead (EXCLUSIVE)

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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSyrian-American actor Jay Abdo (“Hologram for the King”) is set to play the lead in “Broadcast,” a drama about the atrocities of the Syrian civil war that will mark the directorial debut of U.S.

actor and producer Grant Cramer.Cramer has produced several indie pics of various genres, including Afghanistan-set Special Forces thriller “Lone Survivor,” which was shot in New Mexico.

He more recently produced the Nicolas Cage horror-comedy “Willy’s Wonderland.”  Cramer initially came on board “Broadcast” as a producer and subsequently made it his passion project and directorial debut, according to a statement.Abdo (pictured) was a big star in Syria before fleeing his homeland for the U.S.

to escape persecution after speaking out against the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The actor is boarding “Broadcast” as both the pic’s protagonist and co-producer.

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