Age: 58
male
Navid Negahban was born and raised in Mashhad, Iran. His passion for acting led him to Germany, where he spent eight years honing his theatrical skills prior to arriving in the US. Navid has been building a strong resume ever since, playing a broad range of intriguing characters for film, theatre, and television. Navid has a powerful leading role in the stunning dramatic feature The Stoning of Soraya M., and significant supporting roles in Brothers with Tobey Maguire, directed by Jim Sheridan, Powder Blue with Jessica Biel and Forest Whitaker, and Charlie Wilson's War opposite Tom Hanks, directed by Mike Nichols. On TV, Navid had a recurring role on the eighth and final season of 24, and guest appearances include Lost, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, Covert Affairs, and NCIS: Los Angeles. Navid recently (2011) appeared as Dr. Robert Stadler in Atlas Shrugged Part 1. He also shot The Power of Few in New Orleans with Christopher Walken and Christian Slater. Navid is currently (2011/2012) playing the chilling Abu Nazir on Showtime's Homeland, with Damian Lewis and Claire Danes. Credit: J. Bass
In a vibrant world shaped by the whims of fate and the echoes of ancient civilizations, mysterious towers known as "Dungeons" appear suddenly across the landscape, promising untold riches and the power to rule to anyone daring enough to conquer them. These catacombs are the legacy of a forgotten era, guarded by Djinns—god-like entities of immense destructive force. Aladdin, a mysterious, childlike boy with an immense reservoir of magical energy, wanders the world alongside his mentor, a spirit trapped within a flute, searching for the true meaning of his existence. His path crosses with Alibaba, a young merchant’s assistant dreaming of fame, and together they delve into the heart of a shifting Labyrinth to claim a destiny neither could have imagined. As they emerge as "Dungeon Capturers," they are thrust into a grand geopolitical theater where nations vie for control, fueled by the mysterious influence of the "Al-Thamen," a shadowy organization seeking to plunge the world into a new era of chaos. Joined by Morgiana, a former slave of immense strength, the trio navigates a desert landscape filled with political intrigue, slavery, and the moral complexities of absolute power. As they encounter other Magi—the conductors of destiny—they realize that the Dungeons were not merely rewards, but tests to groom leaders for a world on the brink of another cataclysm. Blending Arabian Nights-inspired wonder with deep sociopolitical exploration, this epic saga unravels the tapestry of human ambition, the pursuit of liberty, and the thin line between creating a utopia and triggering the collapse of civilization.
