In Traitor, Don Cheadle’s new politically-charged action thriller, he plays Samir Horn, a Muslim ex-U.S. Army special-ops sergeant who may or may not have gone rogue to help terrorists kill infidels. The cinematic Don brings his usual subtle brilliance to the role playing a complicated man with reasons to go either way. In honor of Cheadle’s fine performance, Complex presents five traitors who have better crossovers than Iverson.
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.
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