In a world where false narratives feel more prevalent than ever, Tahar Rahim is searching for truth. The French-Algerian actor is gearing up for the U.S. release of Cannes Competition title Alpha from Titane helmer Julia Ducournau, which Neon is releasing on Friday, while next month sees the launch of his latest TV series Prisoner on Sky.
Both roles are vastly different: the former sees him play an addict in a world where a mysterious disease threatens mankind dangerous, while in the latter he’s a high-value prisoner set to testify against an elite crime syndicate. Rahim’s throughline is to approach each role from a place of truth.
“My work is inspired by truth and reality, and I try to always have that in my back pocket,” Rahim tells Deadline. “When you work with a director, it’s obviously important that you adapt to their style, their vision and their perspective but when I feel
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