Earlier it was reported that Mido Hamada joined the cast of 24 as villain Mehran, the leader of a group of operatives in an Islamic country working against President Omar Hassan (played by Anil Kapoor). It seems as if the crew behind 24 were impressed with Hamada: we’ve been informed he’s been asked to continue for several more episodes.
The full details are as follows:
The extension is secured for seven more episodes with an option of three more. Together with the three he already shot makes it 10 granted, optionally 13.
Ten episodes (with a possibility of thirteen) is certainly a long time for a villain to last on 24. It would appear as if Jack Bauer has his work cut out for him this season.
The role of Mehran has been cast, with Mido Hamada nabbing the part.
Mido Hamada has booked a recurring role on Fox’s “24″ playing Mehran, the leader of a group of operatives in an Islamic country working against their president. Mido has appeared on “Path to 9/11″ and was a series regular on “State of Mind.” He is repped by Laina Cohn Management, Patrick Hambleton Associates and John Meigs.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Here was last months casting call for this character:
MEHRAN – Middle Eastern, in his mid 20s to mid 40s, he is the leader of operatives in an Islamic country working against the President (Anil Kapoor). Mehran is very charismatic but dangerous. Introduced in one scene in Episode 8, this character will be in multiple episodes… GUEST STAR.
