Still Life in Israel: Hollywood’s Mark Feuerstein back in Israel after 40 years for CIA role

Actor Mark Feuerstein, known for 'The West Wing' and 'Royal Pains,' is in Israel filming the YES thriller 'Midair' for the first time in 40 years. In a podcast interview, he discusses his Jewish upbringing, antisemitism in Hollywood since October 7, and his role as a CIA agent.

In this episode of the 'Still Life in Israel' podcast, host Jessica Steinberg speaks with actor Mark Feuerstein, who is in Israel filming the YES intelligence thriller 'Midair.' Feuerstein, known for roles in 'The West Wing' and 'Royal Pains,' plays a CIA agent in the series, which is produced by Paramount-owned Ananey Studios. This is his first visit to Israel in 40 years. He discusses his New York Jewish upbringing, raising his three children in Los Angeles, and the experience of being an 'October 8' Jew. Feuerstein describes both subtle and blatant antisemitism in Hollywood since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and how he has responded. The episode also includes a calendar of upcoming arts and culture events.