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SLOW HORSES STAR: FROM SPIES TO SILVER SCREEN!

Antonio Aakeel, famed for 'Slow Horses,' takes the director's chair with his new short film 'Lessons in Pretending,' exploring fame's dark side.

5/22/2026, 4:52:31 AM

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SLOW HORSES STAR: FROM SPIES TO SILVER SCREEN!

Antonio Aakeel, who gained global fame as Hassan Ahmed in Apple TV+'s 'Slow Horses,' is now calling the shots! He's just wrapped his directorial debut, a short film titled 'Lessons in Pretending.'

Aakeel didn't just direct; he also penned the script and stars in this darkly comic drama. The film dives deep into the wild world of celebrity, exploring the shame that comes with it and the public's hunger for redemption stories. It’s all about the performance of public life, and how blurred the lines can get.

According to Variety, the film follows Arun Khan. Get ready to see Aakeel's vision come to life as he tackles the complexities of fame head-on. This multi-talented star is proving he's got more than just acting chops!

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