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&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.

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Reem Kadem is an award-winning actress and screenwriter known for her emotionally charged performances, transformative character work, and versatile, ethnically ambiguous screen presence across film and television.

Kadem portrays the recurring role of Shamira on the television series The Promised Land, a genre-bending comedy described as "The Chosen meets The Office." The series has continued gaining attention for its fast-paced humor, ensemble dynamic, and unconventional tone. Season 1 was released by Angel Studios, and Kadem returns for Season 2, for which Lionsgate serves as the global distribution partner.

Throughout her career, Kadem has brought to life a wide range of characters - from the blistering emotional portrayal of Naseeka on Paramount+’s SEAL Team, to the compassionate case worker in the nationwide theatrical release No Address alongside actors like Beverly D'Angelo and Lucas Jade Zumann, to the fierce biker gang member Nona in Amazon Prime’s Revenge Ride, as well as recurring sketch appearances on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Kadem booked her first-ever SAG television audition opposite Kristen Bell on Veronica Mars, before going on to appear opposite Jada Pinkett Smith in a memorable guest appearance on Hawthorne. She was later handpicked for an NBC comedy pilot produced by Brian Grazer and directed by Ken Kwapis (He’s Just Not That Into You), starring Sarah Silverman and Jeff Goldblum. Soon after, she was cast opposite Shia LaBeouf in Lionsgate’s feature film Man Down, further establishing a career that has brought her into projects alongside acclaimed actors, filmmakers, and creative teams across film and television.

She garnered international recognition for her transformative lead performance in the acclaimed feature Nawal the Jewel, inspired by the true story of Reyhaneh Jabbari. Kadem performed in English, portions of Farsi, and Malayalam - notably learning Malayalam specifically for the film, a rare undertaking for a non-native speaker in Indian cinema.

The performance earned her several nominations and four Best Actress awards, including wins at the Amsterdam International Filmmaker Festival, the Milan International Film Festival, the Multicultural Film Festival in California, and the Boston International Film Festival, where the film also received the Indie Spirit Best Feature Award during a festival edition that included projects featuring Edward James Olmos, Katie Holmes, Elaine Hendrix, Chazz Palminteri, and Jeff Daniels, who won Best Actor for the feature film Guest Artist that year.

In addition to acting, Kadem has also gained recognition as a screenwriter with multiple projects in active development spanning a range of thrillers, elevated dramas, and comedy features. Her work has attracted interest from high-tier producers and Academy Award and Golden Globe-associated industry talent.

Kadem has also studied with respected industry talents including Alfred Molina, Bobby Moresco, Amy Lyndon, and others.

Awards

Reem Kadem

Boston International Film Festival

International Independent Film Awards

Film Fest International, London

Universe Multicultural Film Festival

Amsterdam International Filmmaker Festival

London Festival International

Milan International Filmmaker Festival

North Europe International Film Festival

South Europe International Film Festival

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