A state of confusion has imposed itself on the map of drama for the upcoming month of Ramadan in Egypt. Those in charge of the drama industry attributed it to a number of factors, most notably the current economic crisis taking place in Egypt, the preoccupation with filming for cinema, and the absence of a suitable script, which caused the withdrawal and postponement of a number of works that had previously been released. It was previously announced that she will participate in the 2024 season.
A number of stars and drama makers confirmed in their statements that the economic crisis had a major impact on the exclusion of artistic works from the Ramadan drama race this year, and their filming was postponed due to the huge budget it required, including the series “September 11,” written by Mohamed Ismail Amin and directed by Mahmoud. Full and starring Hani Salama, which dropped out of the Ramadan 2023 race due to the magnitude of its production and the need for filming between Egypt, America, and European countries, to be shown in Ramadan 2024, but the artist Hani Salama returned to announce via his Instagram account the filming of the series “Amir Al-Awamri.” To participate in it in the 2024 Ramadan season, noting that its events take place in a social, romantic format and deals with the world of businessmen and the events and conflicts it witnesses.
Although the artist Youssef El-Sherif was one of the first artists to announce his participation in the 2024 Ramadan race with the “Racoon” series, preparations stopped completely due to production reasons, which was confirmed by the author of the work, writer Angie Alaa, in press statements, that work on the series took Two years, and its writing was completely completed and well prepared by both Youssef El Sharif and director Mohamed El Adl, but the halt came as a result of production circumstances beyond the control of the work team, and it is expected that it will be released in Ramadan 2025.
After announcing some time ago the start of preparation for the series “220 Days,” the producing company decided to postpone work until after Ramadan. It stars Karim Fahmy and Saba Mubarak, written by Mahmoud Zahran, and directed by Karim El Adl. It was also announced that the artist Ahmed Amin had left the Ramadan race after preparations for the “Story of the City” series stopped, without mentioning the reason for the stop, at a time when the media circulated news about director Kamla Abu Zekry’s apology for directing the work, which led to its postponement.
The artist Mohamed Imam’s participation in the season of the “Cobra” series after a three-year absence was the subject of controversy in light of what was reported about the filming of the work stopping until the “Shahid” platform resolved the controversy after publishing on its page on “Instagram” a “Cobra” poster, noting that it It is scheduled to compete in the 2024 Ramadan season, and the series is written by Ahmed Abu Zaid and directed by Ahmed Shafiq.
In a surprise to her fans, the artist Hayat Al-Fahd announced, through her Instagram account, her absence from the next Ramadan season for the first time after 27 years during which she did not miss participating. She had also previously apologized last September for not appearing in a dramatic work in which she was scheduled to co-star with the artist. Souad Al-Abdullah will return next Ramadan, attributing this to health conditions.
Despite the news that spread about the absence of the artist Yahya Al-Fakharani from the Ramadan season this year, Al-Adl Group announced last December the start of preparation for the series “Thresholds of Joy”, starring Yahya Al-Fakharani, and is scheduled to be shown in the 2024 Ramadan drama season, and co-starring Jomana Murad. Directed by Magdy Abu Amira, and directed by Dr. Medhat Al-Adl, based on the novel by writer Ibrahim Abdel Majeed.
Filming also began a few days ago for the series “For Smart People Only” in preparation for showing it during this year’s Ramadan season. It stars Hamdi Al-Mirghani, Rana Rais, Karim Afifi, Mahmoud Al-Bazawi, Reem Sami, the idea of Muhammad Nair, and written by Philemon Sobhi – Raymond Sobhi – Fadi Sobhi. Directed by Muhammad Abdel Rahman Hamaki, it consists of 15 episodes.
Until last December, the artist Yousra had not decided her position on participating in Ramadan, contrary to what she had mentioned in previous statements about her retirement from Ramadan drama, as Yousra indicated in her statements that she has three projects for Ramadan 2024, pointing out that any work she will present will be of the kind. Only 15 episodes, not 30.
The artist Mohamed Ramadan had announced his absence from Ramadan 2024 due to his preoccupation with filming a new movie entitled “Black Lion” with director Mohamed Diab, after he was one of the first artists to announce their participation in the season through the second part of the “Jaafar Al-Omda” series, which he presented. Last year, it was a great success.
. Hayat Al-Fahd will be absent from the upcoming Ramadan season for the first time in 27 years.
. Stars and drama makers confirmed that the economic crisis has a major impact on the exclusion of artistic works from the Ramadan drama race this year.
