Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How did TRAITOR (2008) go from a story idea by Steve Martin to one of the most overlooked spy thrillers of the 2000s?

This week, SpyHards sits down with writer and director Jeffrey Nachmanoff for an in-depth conversation about the making of TRAITOR.

Jeffrey discusses the film's unusual origins, collaborating with Steve Martin, casting Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce, the challenges of telling a post-9/11 espionage story, working with Disney, the film's unforgettable ending, and much more.

If you've ever wondered how TRAITOR came to be—or why it deserves another look—this is the story behind the film.

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