‘Homeland’ actor snags White House State Dinner invite

Published March 12, 2012 4:00am ET



Just like everyone else in Washington, President Obama has taken a liking to Showtime’s terrorism drama “Homeland.” So much, in fact, that POTUS has invited British actor Damian Lewis, who plays Sgt. Nicholas Brody, to attend this Wednesday’s state dinner with British Prime Minister David Cameron. While the guest list for the official dinner hasn’t been released, Lewis spilled the beans during a recent appearance on the BBC’s “Graham Norton Show.” As for whether co-star Claire Danes will attend as well, her people are staying mum, though Lewis plans to bring his wife, actress Helen McCrory, along as his arm candy.