Mélanie Laurent Joins Israeli Thriller 'Fauda' Season 5

French actress Mélanie Laurent, renowned for her role in 'Inglourious Basterds', has joined the cast of the fifth season of the Israeli thriller series 'Fauda'. She will appear in seven of the nine episodes, with filming set to begin later this month. The details of her character remain undisclosed, but Laurent has previously collaborated with the show's creator, Lior Raz, on projects like '6 Underground'. 'Fauda' follows an elite team of Israeli undercover agents and has been praised for its portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The new season is expected to air on Israel’s yes TV early next year, followed by a Netflix premiere. Laurent's casting highlights the growing international appeal of Israeli television.