Egyptian actor-singer, Ahmed Mekky, one of the leading actors of the TV series “El Ekhteyar II”, trended on Twitter after the first episode of the series screened on Tuesday.
Mekky is playing the role of a special operations officer at anti-terrorism forces in North Sinai, a different role from the comedy ones his fans are accustomed to.
Many fans comment on his performance, praising his acting skills and his inability to master the of Sinai citizens, some even compared him to Hollywood star, Vin Diesel.
It also stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Mohamed Farag, Eyad Nassar, Injy El Mokkaddem, Asma Abulyazeid, Mohammed Alaa, Eslam Gamal, Ahmed Shaker Abdul Latif, Ryad El Khouly, and others.
The production also features late actor, Hady El-Gyar.
It is written by Hany Sarhan, directed by Peter Mimi, and produced by Synergy production company.
The plot centers around the events of 2012 from a new angle as well as highlighting the martyrdom of the Ministry of Interior officers, who sacrificed themselves for the country during the period of 2013-2020.
The series features over 11 guest appearances including, Ahmed Elawady, who starred as terrorist Hisham Ashmawy in season one of the TV series “El Ekhteyar”.
It also features the appearance of Ahmed Fahmi, Mohamed Farag, Karim Fahmy, Hesham Maged, Ahmed Halawa, Ashraf Abdel Baky, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Mustafa Abu Saree, Sahar El Sayegh, Ali Al Tayeb, Hisham Gamal, Nedal El Shafey, Ahmad Dash, and Abed Anani.