
Marwan Kenzari built a career that started in Dutch film and grew into roles in major international productions. From a young kickboxer in a Dutch neighborhood to Jafar in a Disney blockbuster: these ten films show his range most clearly.
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Aladdin (2019): Jafar
As the dark, calculating Jafar in this live-action adaptation of Aladdin, Kenzari plays one of his biggest international roles, which called for a subtler approach than the animated version of the character.
The Old Guard (2020): Joe
As Joe, an immortal warrior with a centuries-old love story, Kenzari plays one of the leads alongside Charlize Theron in this action film about a group of immortal mercenaries.
Wolf (2013): Majid
As a young kickboxer caught between his ambitions and the crime around him, Kenzari delivered the role that marked his breakthrough in the Netherlands.
Black Adam (2022): Ishmael Gregor / Sabbac
As one of the villains in the DC superhero universe, Kenzari plays a key role in this film about the antihero Black Adam.
What Happened to Monday (2017): Adrian Knowles
In this sci-fi thriller, in which identical septuplets hide in an overpopulated world with a one-child policy, Kenzari plays one of the key characters.
Instinct (2019): Idris
Opposite Carice van Houten, Kenzari plays a convicted sex offender in this psychological drama whose manipulative behavior becomes increasingly disturbing.
Ben-Hur (2016): Drusus
In this remake of the classic sword-and-sandal epic, Kenzari plays Drusus, a Roman officer, in the story of Judah Ben-Hur's quest for revenge.
The Angel (2018): Ashraf Marwan
As Egyptian spy Ashraf Marwan, who passed secret information to Israel, Kenzari leads this spy thriller based on true events.
De Held (2016)
In this Dutch thriller, Kenzari plays one of the leads in a story with a dark undertone.
Collide (2016)
In this international action film with car chases across Germany, Kenzari plays one of the supporting roles.
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