BTS of Mohamed Diab’s ‘Asad’ Starring Mohamed Ramadan
Set in the 1800s, ‘Asad’ tells a suspenseful, socially charged story exploring racial injustice through a blend of romance and action.
The upcoming historical action-romance ‘Asad’, directed by Mohamed Diab and starring Mohamed Ramadan, Razane Jammal, Ali Kassem, Maged El-Kidwani, Eslam Mubarak, Ahmed Dash, and Kamel El-Basha, has completed 90% of its filming. The final scenes will be shot after Eid Al-Adha, followed by post-production, according to porducer Moussa Abu Taleb.
Set in the 1800s, ‘Asad’ tells a suspenseful, socially charged story exploring racial injustice through a blend of romance and high-stakes action. The film features an ensemble of over 70 actors, including stars and guest appearances from Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, and Sudan.
Backed by a year of intensive preparations, the film’s production involved custom-built period, elaborate costumes for 2,000 extras, and large-scale action sequences led by internationally renowned stunt designer Kaloyan Vodenicharov.
Produced by Moussa Abu Taleb’s Good Fellas Media Production in collaboration with Big Time Fund and Scoop Egypt, Asad is written by Sherine, Mohamed, and Khaled Diab, with cinematography by Ahmad Bishary, editing by Ahmed Hafez, set design by Ahmad Fayez, costumes by Reem El-Adl, and music by Hisham Nazih.
The film’s release date is yet to be announced.
