13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi - Cast vs Real
The 2016 film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" is a action-thriller directed by Michael Bay, based on the 2013 Benghazi attack. The movie follows the story of a group of CIA contractors who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Here's a comparison of the cast and the real-life individuals they portrayed:
John Krasinski as Jack Silva
- Real-life equivalent: Jack Silva is a fictional character, but he is based on several different contractors who were involved in the Benghazi attack.
James Badge Dale as Tyrone "Rone" Woods
- Real-life equivalent: Tyrone Woods was a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor who was killed during the Benghazi attack. He was 41 years old at the time of his death.
Max Martini as Mark "Oz" Geist
- Real-life equivalent: Mark Geist is a former Marine and CIA contractor who was involved in the Benghazi attack. He was one of the few survivors of the attack and later wrote a book about his experiences.
Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen
- Real-life equivalent: John Tiegen is a former Marine and CIA contractor who was involved in the Benghazi attack. He was one of the few survivors of the attack and later wrote a book about his experiences.
Pablo Schreiber as Kris "Tanto" Paronto
- Real-life equivalent: Kris Paronto is a former Army Ranger and CIA contractor who was involved in the Benghazi attack. He was one of the few survivors of the attack and later wrote a book about his experiences.
Matt Letscher as Jody
- Real-life equivalent: Jody is a fictional character, but he is based on several different CIA personnel who were involved in the Benghazi attack.
Toby Stephens as Glen "Bub" Doherty
- Real-life equivalent: Glen Doherty was a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor who was killed during the Benghazi attack. He was 42 years old at the time of his death.
Alexia Barlier as Sona Jillani
- Real-life equivalent: Sona Jillani is a fictional character, but she is based on several different individuals who were involved in the Benghazi attack.
Demetrius Grosse as Dave "Boon" Benton
- Real-life equivalent: Dave Benton is a former Marine and CIA contractor who was involved in the Benghazi attack. He was one of the few survivors of the attack.
The film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" is a intense and action-packed portrayal of the Benghazi attack. While some of the characters are fictional, they are based on real-life individuals who were involved in the attack. The cast does an excellent job of bringing the story to life, and the film is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who were involved in the attack.
