Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis)Dedicated and loyal, Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis) is a sergeant in the U.S. Marines. In 2003, he and his friend and fellow scout sniper, Tom Walker, were captured in Iraq and held as prisoners of war for eight years. Everyone, including his family, presumed Brody and Walker to be dead. While in captivity, he and Walker were sold to al-Qaeda commander and renowned terrorist Abu Nazir. They were held captive in Damascus. Brody is married to his high school sweetheart, Jessica, and they have two children - teenage daughter, Dana, and son, Chris, who was just a toddler when his father went missing. Brody's best friend Mike has acted as surrogate father to his children. At the time of Brody's rescue, Mike has a romantic relationship with Jessica.Brody returns home a hero but CIA agent Carrie Mathison is suspicious that Brody has been turned and is a secret operative for Al Qaeda. She believes his sudden rescue was intentional and he has been released to carry out a terrorist attack on U.S. soil.Brody struggles with the memories from his captivity and with the reentry into his previous life. His experience as a prisoner of war changed him irrevocably. It is extremely difficult for him to reconnect with his wife and his children who barely know him.Background: Brody joined the U.S. Marines shortly after the September 11 attacks. He had previously worked in construction. Show less «