Ahmed Malek Lands Next Lead Movie Role

Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek has landed his next lead movie role in the film "Sawa Sawa" (Working Title).

Malek made his last appearance on the big screen in the romance film "6 Ayam" ('6 Days'), starring Aya Samaha.

The pic hails from director Karim Shaaban, in his full-length feature film debut. 

Shaaban directs the pic from a script by Wael Hamdy. ‎Sea Cinema Productions‎ is the studio behind the film.

The official logline reads: "Fate brought them back together. Can they rewrite their ending."

The film follows Youssef and Alia meet again by chance years after a forced separation during high school.

With each on a different life path. Their reunion stirs up memories and raises new possibilities, blending themes of love, friendship, and life’s unexpected turns. 

As they navigate who they've become, the story reflects on whether feelings endure or evolve as we grow and mature.

"6 Ayam" hit Cinemas in Egypt on January 15 and in the Arab World on January 16. It has grossed more than EGP24.2 million in theaters.

Born on September 29, 1995, Malek landed his first role in the 2005 TV series "Ayamna el helwa" (Our Good Days). 

A few years later, he made his feature debut in the 2008 film "Mafish Fayda", starring Moustafa Amar and Basma.

Malek would later find international fame with roles in critically acclaimed films such as "Clash" (2016), "Sheikh Jackson" (2017), and "Leil Khargi" (2018) - all of which have been selected to represent Egypt in international film festivals and award circuits.