Joel Kinnaman is set to star in the highly anticipated limited series “Debriefing The President,” which is gaining major traction in the international market. Based on John Nixon’s eye-opening book, the show explores Nixon’s role as a CIA analyst who became the first American to identify and interrogate Saddam Hussein following the controversial invasion of Iraq.
The series has successfully secured distribution deals in numerous territories, including acquisition by the Canadian streaming service Crave. It has also garnered interest in Scandinavia, with major public broadcasters NRK in Norway, SVT in Sweden, YLE in Finland, and DR in Denmark all acquiring rights. Earlier this year, Deadline confirmed that the drama will air on TNT in the United States.
Produced by AR Content and StoryFirst, “Debriefing The President” features an impressive team behind the scenes, with Academy Award nominee Alexander Rodnyansky, known for “Leviathan,” and Leslie Greif from “Hatfields & McCoys” among the producers. Kinnaman not only stars but also contributes as one of the producers. The directing duties are in the hands of Krzysztof Skonieczny.
AR Content’s Rodnyansky commented on the series, stating that it promises to not only entertain a global audience but may also shed light on some of today’s most pressing issues. He described it as a nuanced exploration of the complex interplay between two individuals from vastly different cultural backgrounds, all wrapped up in a thrilling narrative designed to engage viewers.
Anthony Appell from Escapade Media, which manages the distribution, indicated that more international deals are on the horizon. “Debriefing The President” has been highlighted as one of Deadline’s top selections to watch during MIPCOM, paving the way for a promising showing in Cannes. Natalie Lawley, Managing Director at Escapade Media, added that the drama offers an intimate journey into the lives of two men central to one of the 21st century’s most significant conflicts, which has far-reaching implications across the globe.
Stay tuned as this exciting project continues to unfold and capture a wider audience.