The Hamlet has officially gone into production in this week’s episode of The Sympathizer. No, not Hamlet—THE Hamlet. Famous (and fictional) director Niko Damianos (Robert Downey, Jr.) has gathered (an also fictional) cast for the ages to stage his recreation of the most violent moments in the Vietnam War.
Because of Niko’s connection to CIA agent Claude (also Downey, Jr.), Captain (Hoa Xunde) has been tapped to be the film’s special “Vietnam Consultant.” Niko’s first direction...