What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reviewed Jacobi Lear, simply captivating National (7)" mean?

The definition is "National". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden answer (. . . captivating = holding), reversed (reviewed), in [jacob] I LEAR SI [mply]. As fas as I can tell from Wikipedia, Derek Jacobi has indeed played King Lear, but perhaps not at the National Theatre. National = a person from a specific nation. The answer is ISRAELI.

Reviewed Jacobi Lear, simply captivating National (7)

Independent Cryptic #12025 | 10 Across | 2025-04-24 flower

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