Wael Hamdy Flips the Script with "The Scenarist" Podcast Featuring Mariam Naoum in Debut Episode

Get ready to hear the untold stories behind some of the Arab World’s biggest masterpieces. "The Scenarist" podcast, launching October 3rd and hosted by the talented Wael Hamdy, takes the audience behind the scenes with the creative minds who bring your favorite dramas and films to life.

Kicking off with acclaimed writer Mariam Naoum, this is an exclusive pass to the secrets, struggles, and sparks of genius that shape the screen.

Hamdy and Naoum share a rich history of collaboration, beginning with the highly successful series "Moga Harra". Their creative partnership continued with "Sokoot Hor" and "Nemra Etneen", showcasing their strong chemistry in writing.

Naoum is one of the most powerful voices shaping modern Egyptian drama. Her work doesn’t just hit, it resonates.

Loved by critics, adored by fans, and respected across the industry, her shows tackle real stories with emotional depth and bold perspective.

Backed by some of the region’s biggest stars, her standout projects include Wahed Sefr, Zat, Segn Al-nesa, Bel Shamaa El-ahmar, Wahat Al-ghoroub, Taht El-saytara, Khaly Balak Men Zizi, and Lam Shamsiya; each one leaving its mark on audiences’ hearts and Egyptian culture thereafter.

Hamdy brings over 25 years of experience to the podcast. His impressive career includes supervising the writing team for "Alam Simsim", a true nostalgia trip for many, as it brought timeless stories to life, and creating a diverse portfolio of impactful Egyptian films and dramas such as "6 Ayam", 'Hepta", "Anf W Thalath Oyoun", "Baba Gah", "Mafraq Turoq", "Al-tofan", and "Moga Hara".

"The Scenarist" is the first podcast of its kind in the Arab World, offering direct conversations with the writers behind film and drama productions.

It reveals untold stories and behind-the-scenes insights while tracing the personal journeys of these creators in the industry.

The first season features a stellar lineup of writers who have shaped the Arab screen, including Salah El Goheny, Amr Samir Atef, Sherif Naguib, Mohamed Ragaa, Mohamed Abia, Maha El Wazir, Mohamed Ismail Amin, Hesham Hilal, and Amr El Daly.

With ten episodes planned and a strong possibility of a second season, "The Scenarist" promises to be a groundbreaking platform for drama and cinema fans eager to discover how stories move from page to screen and the challenges faced along the way.