The release date for Egyptian singer-actress Ruby and actor Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz's upcoming film "Shalaby", has been revealed.
The film is set to be released in theaters on January 4, 2023.
"Shalaby" sees Ruby as an owner of a hotel and Abdel Aziz as an employee at an amusement park.
The film follows the pair as they meet and fall while experiencing many surprising and comedic events.
"Shalaby" also stars Bayoumi Fouad, Suleiman Eid, Hatem Salah, and others.
It is written by Mostafa Hamdy and directed by Peter Mimi.
The project is a romance and comedy that will feature musical numbers.
"Shalaby" marks the third collaboration between Abdel Aziz and Mimi after 2019's film "Mousa" and 2022's film "For Zeko".
Abdel Aziz was last seen in the horror-comedy TV series “El Bait Baity”.
The series is a 10-episode comedy-horror genre that debuted on the Shahid VIP platform on May 26.
It also starred Mostafa Khater, Samy Maghawry, Mirna Gamil, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Mai Elkady, and others.
Khaled Marei directed from a script by Ahmed Abdel Wahab and Karim Sami.
The series witnesses the first collaboration between Abdel Aziz and Khater.
“El Bait Baity” followed a reckless youth inheriting his father’s mansion which caused his life to take an unexpected turn. He soon meets a taxi driver who gets tangled in his chaotic life.
In June, the series has been renewed for a second season.