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Pro-Palestinian Actor Javier Bardem in Talks to Star in Alma Har'el's New Film

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First reported by Mako · 5 hours ago

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Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem is in talks to star in Israeli-American director Alma Har'el's new film "Wet," despite his pro-Palestinian activism and boycott of Israeli film institutions. The family drama project is still in early stages with no contracts signed. Bardem and Har'el reportedly share a creative vision, marking a surprising collaboration between the two.

01Javier Bardem is negotiating to star in Alma Har'el's upcoming film "Wet."
02Bardem is known for his pro-Palestinian activism and boycott of Israeli film institutions.
03The film is described as a family drama similar to "Succession" and "Triangle of Sadness."
04No contracts have been signed yet, but Bardem is seriously considering the role.
05Har'el is an acclaimed Israeli-American director known for "Honey Boy" and "Lady in the Lake."
06Neither Bardem, Har'el, nor their agency WME have commented on the negotiations.

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