Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat

Jacir Eid is the only cast member who wasn't born into nomadic life. He is part of the new generation of his Bedouin family who grew up in the Shakiriya Village of Wadi Rum, Jordan. A quiet, unassuming child, Jacir split his time between school and following his father as he guided tourists throughout their tribal territory in Wadi Rum. Jacir almost didn't win the part of Theeb, as Naji Abu Nowar found him too shy and inhibited to tackle the role. To raise… (plus)