🎬 Filming Begins for “Optional Murder” Starring Rakeen Saad
The production company has officially announced the start of filming for the new drama series “Optional Murder” at a studio in Cairo, scheduled to air in the upcoming off-season.
Masr Connect | 🎬 Filming Begins for “Optional Murder” Starring Rakeen Saad
The production company has officially announced the start of filming for the new drama series “Optional Murder” at a studio in Cairo, scheduled to air in the upcoming off-season.
The series stars Rakeen Saad and Ahmed Khaled Saleh, with co-stars Entissar, Roshdy El Shamy, and a number of other well-known actors.
Written by Amin Gamal and Mohamed El Souri, directed by Mohamed Bekir, and produced by Apple for Artistic Production in collaboration with United Media Services, the drama highlights sensitive social issues.
The storyline focuses on the struggles of mothers raising children with Down syndrome, beginning with the father’s decision to seek an abortion versus the mother’s determination to continue her pregnancy.
The series will consist of around 30 episodes and is expected to be released soon.
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