"Mamlaka" Is Moving Forward

Egyptian actor Mostafa Shaban and Lebanese singer-actress Haifa Wehbe's film "Mamlaka" ('Kingdom') is gaining momentum after years of delays in the production process.

Shaaban and Wehbe will hold a working session next week to hash out the final details in preparation for starting filming in the coming period after the completion of all production and artistic preparations.

Abdul Wahab Al-Sayed is directing the pic from a script by Ihab Blibl.

The pic marks the first collaboration between Shaaban and Wehbe as well as witnesses their comeback to the big screen after years of absence.

Shaban made his last onscreen appearance in the 2010 film “Al Watar” and Wehbe in the 2023 film “Ramses Paris."

Shaban, born on May 19, 1970, is considered one of the most prominent stars who have been annually present in Ramadan.

He presented in the past years’ TV series “Molook El Gadaana“ in 2021, TV series “Abu Gabal” in 2019, “Ayoub” in 2018, and “Allahom Any Sayem” in 2017.

Shaban also starred in the TV series “Abu Al-Banat” in 2016, “Mawlana El-aasheq” in 2015, “Doctor Amrad Nesa” in 2014, “Mazag El Kheir” in 2013, and “Al Zoga Al Raba’a” in 2012.