The Biggest Movies and TV Coming in September

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Hayman Homer is an American actor and film producer known for his role as Jesus Christ in the 2024 historical film The Messiah. The film was screened at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., the largest Bible museum in the world. With this role, he became the first Kurd to portray Jesus Christ. Hayman also appears as a war medic in the 2024 war drama short film Aman.

Hayman hails from a Kurdish family in Erbil, a city known for its ancient history and vibrant culture with roots in the historic Soran Emirate. After completing his high school education, Hayman lived in various countries, including Kurdistan, Greece, Italy, France, and England. These experiences contributed to his worldview and influenced his artistic pursuits. His father, Homer Eli, was an intelligence operative with the Kurdish Peshmerga army from the 1970s to the 1990s, fighting against the former Iraqi regime. Eli's involvement in the Kurdish independence revolution led to his capture as a prisoner of war, where he lost his life. Hayman was ten years old at the time of his father's death. Following this, he was raised by his mother, Bediah Azeez, along with his seven siblings, which include five brothers and two sisters.

Hayman relocated to the United States, initially settling in Nashville, Tennessee. This move signaled the beginning of a new phase in his life and career, where he began to establish his presence in the film industry, integrating his cultural background with his interest in storytelling.

Hayman earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science and international relations, providing him with a foundation in global politics and social issues. Following his interest in cinema, Hayman pursued further education in film at the Nashville Acting Studio. Hayman's interest in cinema was influenced by Yol (The Road), a 1981 political thriller film directed by Kurdish filmmaker Yilmaz Güney. Yol, which won the Palme d'Or at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, addressed political and social issues related to the Kurdish people in Turkey.

Hayman's early work from 2018-2022 began as a model and gained recognition in 2018 as the face of The Escape Game commercial, which featured his image on billboards in major malls across the United States. This exposure, along with appearances in several country and Hollywood music videos, helped to establish his presence in the entertainment industry. These early roles demonstrated his versatility and on-screen presence, eventually leading to opportunities in film.

Hayman in 2023 started his leading roles in film with his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Messiah. Principal photography for the film started in December 2023 in Columbia, Tennessee, produced by JMC Studios in collaboration with the Museum of the Bible. In addition to The Messiah, Hayman completed filming a war drama short film titled Aman in Adairsville, Georgia, in November 2023. Hayman also worked on a commercial with Philip Morris International, filmed in Hollywood, California, alongside various other projects in Europe and the Middle East. Hayman's further involvement in the film industry was marked by his attendance at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival and the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. Hayman is working on bringing the saga of a world-renowned mythological character to life in a Hollywood blockbuster.

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