Monday, September 28, 2026, marked a significant day in Egypt's entertainment industry with several key developments. Negotiations between actor Khalid Al-Sawi and the producers of the upcoming series "Eshmawi" have hit a roadblock. Al-Sawi was being considered for a role in the series, starring Mohamed Ramadan, slated for release during the 2027 Ramadan season. However, a source close to the matter revealed that Al-Sawi has not signed an official contract and there are disagreements over the character's artistic and financial aspects.
In a separate incident, the Egyptian Media Professionals Association decided to suspend journalist Ahmed Abdel Aziz, host of the program "Al-Wast Al-Fanni," for two weeks. This decision came after an investigation into a complaint filed by Mustafa Kamel, the head of the Egyptian Musicians' Syndicate. According to the association, Abdel Aziz was given the opportunity to present his case and explain his perspective during the investigation.
The artistic collaboration between Youssef Sharif and Amr Samir Aatif is set to continue with the series "Al-Zill," scheduled for release during the 2027 Ramadan season. Their partnership, which began in 2012, has yielded several successful projects, including works in the thriller, mystery, and drama genres. "Al-Zill" will be their latest joint venture.
Actress Kinda Alloush expressed her delight at the success of the series "50/50," which is currently airing on an electronic platform. She stated that the show's success exceeded her expectations, with a significant response from the audience on social media and in public. Alloush attributed the show's success to its unique idea and content.
The cast and crew of the series "Ilam Warthah" celebrated the resumption of filming, marking a significant milestone in the project's production. The event was attended by several stars, including Sohar Al-Sayegh, Amr Abdel Jalil, and Entesar. The series is expected to air in the near future.
Singer and composer Essam Kariika recently celebrated the resurgence of his musical compositions, which have been popular for over 20 years. Kariika shared clips of his works on social media, including the song "Hi A'amalah Eh Delwaqt," which was performed by Amr Diab during one of his recent concerts in Cairo.
Actor Ahmed Al-Saqa is set to meet with fellow actor Ahmed Ghazi to discuss the details of their upcoming series, slated for release during the 2027 Ramadan season. According to sources, Al-Saqa has agreed to participate in the project, marking his return to television drama after focusing on cinematic projects.
Key points
- Negotiations between Khalid Al-Sawi and the producers of "Eshmawi" series have stalled due to disagreements over artistic and financial aspects.
- Ahmed Abdel Aziz has been suspended for two weeks by the Egyptian Media Professionals Association following a complaint from Mustafa Kamel.
- Youssef Sharif and Amr Samir Aatif are set to collaborate on the series "Al-Zill," scheduled for release during the 2027 Ramadan season.
