Marvel's Most Nefarious Villain Finds a New Host in FX's LEGION

Starring in the highly anticipated second season of the hit FX comic book drama series "Legion" as Ahmal Farouk, aka the Shadow King, HOMELAND actor Navid Negahban joins the cast for the new season as the mysterious "villain with a thousand faces," one of the more elaborate Marvel mutants, ahead of the season 2 premiere on April 3rd at 10:00pm ET/PT.

Legion Season 2 Trailer

"Legion," based on characters from Marvels' X-Men universe and created by "Fargo" producer Noah Hawley also stars Dan Stevens (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) and Aubrey Plaza ("Parks & Rec"). Season 2 marks the highly anticipated return of Farouk, who attached himself to the psyche of lead mutant David Haller (Stevens) last season before being cast out in the finale.

Negahban can also currently be seen in movie theaters nationwide starring opposite Chris Hemsworth in Jerry Bruckheimer's 12 STRONG, as the real-life war hero and current Vice President of Afghanistan, General Dostum, recounting the true story of the secret mission of 12 U.S. Special Forces that went into Afghanistan immediately following 9/11.

Negahban is best known for his critically acclaimed and SAG nominated performance as Osama Bin Ladin archetype Abu Nazir opposite Damian Lewis on the hit series HOMELAND. Negahban also just wrapped filming on Disney's Guy Ritchie live-action remake of ALADDIN. Navid stars as the Sultan opposite Will Smith, Naomi Scott, and Mena Massoud in this live-action re-telling of the classic 1992 animated Disney film, which is currently scheduled for a May 2019 release.

Wrapping up a few of his busiest years in the business, Navid has been seen in a multitude of recent projects including the hit film AMERICAN ASSASSIN opposite Michael Keaton, the Netflix film SAND CASTLE alongside Henry Cavill and Nicholas Hoult, Navid also starred in the independent film BABA JOON, which went on to win five Ophir Awards, the equivalent of the Israeli Oscar

Other feature credits include his stand-out role in Clint Eastwood's AMERICAN SNIPER opposite Bradley Cooper. The film went on to be the top grossing film of 2014 and was nominated for countless awards including six Academy Award nominations. He also had significant supporting roles in BROTHERS starring Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal; CHARLIE WILSON'S WARstarring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Amy Adams; and WORDS AND PICTURES with Clive Owens and Juliette Binoche. Navid also starred in Henry Hughes' DAY ONE which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Film, Live Action in 2015.

The versatile scene-stealer has drawn critical praise for his work on the final season of Fox's hit series, 24, and has a diverse TV portfolio that includes guest work on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE CATCH, SCORPION, LAW AND ORDER: SVU, VEEP, THE CLOSER, THE WEST WING, WITHOUT A TRACE, THE SHIELD, among many others.

Born in Mashhad, Iran, Navid caught the acting bug at the age of eight, when his portrayal of an old man drew laughter from a large audience at an elementary school play. His passion for acting led him to Germany where he spent eight years honing his theatrical skills prior to arriving in the United States. He is fluent in English, Farsi and German. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, studying anthropology, shooting pool, driving and playing poker.