Fans of the show have seen Bahari several times; in fact, it was Bahari's appearance on Stewart's satirical program that was used as fodder during intense interrogations.
Done well, this could be a beautifully caustic, intelligent and darkly humorous take on something that must have been equally parts harrowing and surreal to live through. Scott Rudin, a guy who has quietly made some of my favourite films of all time, is producing.
Since Stewart is taking a dozen weeks away from his show, John Oliver (known by some outside TDS for his role in Community) will take over hosting duties.