devils double filming 2010

The Devil's Double

Malta

This is a chilling story about a man called Latif Yahia, who was chosen by Saddam Hussains sadistic son, Uday, to be his 'fiday' (double). He became part of the family, until one day he escapes. 

This remarkable true story is told by Director Lee Tamahori, and stars Dominic Cooper who plays both Uday and Latif, Ludivine Sagnier, and Raad Rawi

We filmed all over Malta for 10 weeks.

Dominic Cooper as Latif Yahia

Dominic Cooper as Uday Hussain

Saddams closest friend, and Pimp

Dominics brother James Cooper is an extra for a couple of scenes

Director of Photography Sam McCurdy, Operated and lit the film

Sam watches the playback with the Makeup designer Jan Sewell, and Key Makeup Leslie Smith

Camera Operator Rodrigo Gutierrez, Focus Puller Jon Garwes, and Grip, Sergio Bernuzzi

When stunts go wrong!!

Uday was a big fan of sports cars

Focus Puller looks on at the task ahead

The Devil, and his stand in double

Uday gatecrashes a wedding

Director Lee Tamahori watches the scene being played out 

Dominic chats to one of his co-stars in a break from filming 

Loader Phil Humphries marks the start of a take

Sam Chats to his Grip, John Heald, about the shot in hand

The Stedicam is needed for a scene in the market

Stunt Co-ordinator Lubomir Misak launches his stunt performer into the firing line

Track is laid for a Shot in a fort, the same location where they shot parts of Troy