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Don Cheadle Plays Spy Games In “The Traitor”

There’s no question that Don Cheadle is one of the illest actors alive, but aside from a few exceptions, he always seems to play the quieter roles: stressed-out hoteliers, out-spoken radio DJs, stereo salesmen/porn stars. You know, the movies that require the kind of subtle, nuanced acting that ol’ Don always brings.

But after all these years, we wouldn’t mind seeing DC kick a little ass and take a few names. It looks like this summer’s The Traitor (in theatres August 29) could be his shot. The movie, which is based on an idea from Steve Martin, follows Cheadle’s Special Forces official who becomes the top suspect in what appears to be a terrorism plot. Of course, Don ain’t going out like that, so he has to untangle the international mystery and clear his name. Watch the new trailer after the jump.