Israeli actor Sasson Gabai sat down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to discuss The Band’s Visit and how he returned to the role he originated in the 2007 film to replace Tony Shaloub in the Tony-award-winning musical adaptation on Broadway. They also discuss his recent role as Shimon Peres in the movie Oslo, developing an ear for accents, why Israel has such a rich culture surrounding film and television, and more.