Eretz Nehederet Actor Amir Shurush Awaits Contact from Mansour Abbas

Amir Shurush, an actor on the satirical Israeli television show "Eretz Nehederet" (A Wonderful Country), is preparing for his fourth season on the program, which returns with a new season amid a heated election period. Shurush discussed his favorite characters to portray, noting that he enjoys roles that allow him to express his "craziness" and "chutzpah," citing examples like Avihu Pinchasov, Ran Danker, and Avichai Adrei. He also revealed that he has been impersonating Mansour Abbas, the chairman of the Ra'am party, and expressed hope that Abbas enjoys the portrayal. Shurush stated that while characters he impersonates often reach out to him, Abbas has not yet made contact, and he is "still waiting."

Shurush described returning to the show during an election season as "the best in the world," highlighting the chaotic and fun atmosphere that allows for the creation of many new characters. He mentioned that despite the political climate, the cast members do not argue about politics behind the scenes, preferring to maintain a harmonious working relationship. When asked about future characters he would like to portray, Shurush indicated that it's a collaborative process, with ideas sometimes coming from him and sometimes from the show's creators, including chief editor Muli Shagav, who suggested the portrayal of Avichai Adrei as the IDF spokesperson in Arabic.