The year 2026 marks a defining chapter in the career of Mohamed Zouaoui, the acclaimed actor who has successfully connected European cinema with Hollywood’s major streaming platforms. Currently appearing in the hit RaiPlay series “L’appartamento sold out,” Zouaoui’s growing range continues to attract global attention.
Following his Golden Globe (Globo d’Oro) win in Italy, Zouaoui has emerged as a sought-after name in international productions. His latest roles have placed him alongside some of cinema’s most respected figures. In late 2025, he featured in Julian Schnabel’s visionary film “In the Hand of Dante,” a project that delved into complex literary and mystical themes with an exceptional global cast.
His momentum carried through the festive season with a role in “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas.” Premiering on Apple TV+, HULU, ABC and Disney+ on 9 December 2025, the production—presented by Academy Award winner Kevin Costner—further strengthened Zouaoui’s position in the American entertainment market and across leading streaming services worldwide.
From his emotionally charged role in “The Flowers of Kirkuk” to the Hollywood thriller “Beirut” alongside Jon Hamm, Zouaoui has built a reputation for choosing projects that break cultural moulds.
“Working with legends like Kevin Costner and Julian Schnabel while remaining connected to the Italian public through RaiPlay is a journey I embrace with great enthusiasm,” Zouaoui stated. “It proves that today’s cinema is searching for universal human truths that transcend borders.”
As 2026 progresses, Mohamed Zouaoui stands out as a true “bridge” actor, effortlessly navigating between prestigious Italian television and major US productions.
With fluency in four languages and a distinctive Mediterranean presence, Zouaoui continues to move seamlessly between Italy’s national platforms and the global scale of Hollywood’s top-tier projects.
