Sam Ibrahim criticizes his portrayal in Last King of the Cross
John Ibrahim’s brother Sam criticizes his portrayal as a ‘murderer and a drug-addicted bikie’ in Last King of the Cross – revealing plans to prevent a second series from being produced
Sam Ibrahim, the brother of Kings Cross nightclub identity John Ibrahim, has criticized his portrayal in the controversial Paramount+ series The Last King of the Cross.
In the hit series, the convicted gun smuggler is portrayed as a murderer and a drug-addicted biker who struggles with his younger brother John’s rise to power.
Speak against The Sunday Telegraph this weekend, however, Sam labeled his on-screen portrayal in the series as “all bullshit.”
‘I’m not saying I’m a saint. I’ve been accused of a few things in my life. But I was never charged with murder and they put me on the show to shoot people and throw someone out of a window. I’ve never done that before,” he said.
‘They have [also] got my character killing people and snorting cocaine with prostitutes. Don’t get me wrong, I loved to party. But I’ve never partied so much.’
Sam Ibrahim, the brother of Kings Cross nightclub identity John Ibrahim, has criticized his portrayal in the controversial Paramount+ series The Last King of the Cross. (Pictured: Sam Ibraim leaves Sydney’s Downing Center after being convicted of kidnapping a 15-year-old boy in 2011)
Sam also revealed that he plans to get a court order to prevent a second season of the show from happening.
The first 10-episode season starred Lincoln Younes as King’s Cross identity John, and focused on his relationship with his brother Sam (played by Claude Jabbour).
Both men were prominent figures in Sydney’s nightclub district and the series explored key events in their lives, including John’s near-fatal stabbing and other attempts on his life.
However, speaking to The Sunday Telegraph this weekend, Sam labeled his on-screen portrayal in the series as ‘all rubbish’. (Photo LR: Lincoln Younes and Claude Jabbour in a scene from Last King of the Cross)
Following the success of the first season, Paramount+ announced it will produce an additional eight episodes of the hit crime drama based on Ibrahim’s 2017 bestseller.
According to Varietythe show’s first season was sold in multiple overseas territories, including Germany, Italy, the UK and Ireland.
Daniel Monaghan, senior VP, content and programming, Paramount Australia and New Zealand, said in a statement that The Last King of the Cross was the most watched local show on Paramount+.
The show is also streaming in Canada on Paramount+ and Warner Bros. Discovery in New Zealand.
Following the success of the first season, Paramount+ announced it will produce an additional eight episodes of the hit crime drama based on Ibrahim’s 2017 bestseller. (Pictured: Last King of the Cross cast)