Salma Abu Deif has joined Ahmed Dawood in “Azma,” a film based on iconic author Mohamed Sadek's 2020 novel, which has been a bestseller for years.
Rising actress Jessica Hossam Eldin is also set to star in the pic.
The adaptation marks the third collaboration between Abu Deif and Dawood after the 2020 TV series “Zienhom” and the 2022 high-end Arabic remake of “Suits”.
It is scripted by Sadek, who will make his feature directorial debut with the upcoming project, and is set to be produced by Hany Osama's The Producers.
Abu Deif will be seen next in the long-awaited sequel to “Hepta: The Last Lecture”.
The pic also stars Mohamed Mamdouh, Menna Shalaby, Karim Fahmy, Asmaa Galal, Karim Kassem, Mayan El Sayed, Hassan Malek, and Gihan El Shamashergy.
Prominent director Hady El Bagory and screenwriter Mohamed Sadek reunited for a sequel. The script is penned from a story by Sadek, who co-wrote the pic alongside Mohamed Galal.
Abu Deif made her last onscreen appearance in the 2024 film "Leeh Teasheha Lewahdak", starring Khaled El Sawy and Sherif Mounir.
The official logline for the film reads: "A doctor seeks to stand by his friend who is suffering from cancer, and the duo goes through many difficult situations and experiences."
Born on February 2, 1993, Abu Deif began her acting career at age 20 as an editorial model whilst attaining a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication at Misr International University.
She also studied at Stella Adler acting studio in New York for the summer Conservatory.
In 2017, Abu Deif made her first television appearance as an actress in two of the biggest TV Ramadan series, "Halawet EL Donia" and "Lah Totfea EL Shams".
Shortly after, Abu Deif made her first film appearance in the critically acclaimed Egyptian film 'Sheikh Jackson' that has taken part in numerous International Film Festivals around the world, garnering international attention for the impressive, yet controversial nature of the film.
In 2024, Abu Deif landed her first lead role in the TV series "Aala Nesbet Moshahda" (Highest Viewership).
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