‘Succession’ Star Hiam Abbass On How She Had “Real” Connections Working With Kenneth Branagh & Boyd Holbrook On ‘Atonement’ – TIFF
Succession star Hiam Abbass says that it’s impossible to remain “silent” about “the suffering of innocent people,” whether it be in Gaza or Kyiv “or wherever,” because she was born that way. Abbass is one of eight sisters and two brothers, born in Nazareth. Laughing, she tells us that she’s the fifth child, “the middle […]
Hiam Abbass, known for her role in "Succession," has spoken about her experience working on the film "Atonement." The movie is based on a true story about a tragic incident in Baghdad in 2003, where US Marine Lou D'Alessandro and his unit opened fire on two civilian vehicles, killing three family members.
Abbass played Mariam, the matriarch of the family torn apart by the shooting. Her character begins a new life in California with her daughter and young family. The story also follows Lou, who is haunted by the incident and struggles with support from Veterans Affairs.
Abbass worked alongside Kenneth Branagh, who played journalist Michael Reid, and Boyd Holbrook, who portrayed Lou D'Alessandro, according to TheWrap. The three actors discussed their approach to playing real people in the film at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
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