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Arab entertainment is entering an active production cycle with multiple high-profile television projects in development for the 2027 Ramadan season and beyond. Established actors are shifting between cinema and television, while international co-productions are expanding regional storytelling across Iraq and the broader Arab world.
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Mona Shelbee and "Anbar al-Mawt" — The actress is continuing production on a new series titled "Anbar al-Mawt" (Ward of Death), written by Maryam Naoom and directed by Karim al-Shenawy. The series marks her return to a dramatic work originally adapted decades ago, scheduled for release on an unspecified digital platform.Marilyn Naaman joins "Al-Reesa" for Ramadan 2027 — Actress Marilyn Naaman has joined the cast of the drama series "Al-Reesa" alongside Maggie Bou Ghosn for the 2027 Ramadan season. This marks the third collaboration between the two actresses in a television project.Amro Youssef cast in "180" for Ramadan 2027 — Actor Amro Youssef is entering Ramadan 2027 competition with a new series titled "180," in which he plays a firefighter. The project represents his return to television following a recent focus on cinema work.Ramez Jalal and Yasser Jalal prepare joint production — Brothers Ramez Jalal and Yasser Jalal are developing an entertainment project together, marking a collaborative effort audiences have long anticipated. Details on the project's format and broadcast timeline remain limited."Rub' Qarn" co-production filming in Mosul — An Iraqi-Arab co-production titled "Rub' Qarn" (A Quarter Century) is currently in production in Mosul, capital of Iraq's Nineveh Governorate. The series is written and directed by Safaa Abdel-Samad.Coming Up:
Multiple Ramadan 2027 releases are in active pre-production and filming, with several projects expected to compete during the highly viewed Arab television season.