Zeeko Zaki on Whether Dick Wolf Would Make a Show About ICE – and Leading ‘FBI’ as an Arab-American Muslim: ‘I’m Still the Only One’

Zeeko Zaki, star of the CBS series "FBI," stated at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival that while it is no longer shocking for an Arab-American Muslim to lead a television show, he remains the only one in such a prominent role. Zaki emphasized that there is still a significant struggle for broader representation on television. He also discussed his role as Special Agent Omar Adom "OA" Zidan, a character he has portrayed since the show's premiere in September 2018. Zaki expressed his belief that the entertainment industry is making progress, but acknowledged the ongoing need for more diverse casting and storytelling. He did not directly address questions about whether Dick Wolf, the creator of the "FBI" franchise, would consider a show about ICE, but his comments underscored the importance of authentic representation in law enforcement dramas.