Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman, 78, has arrived in Egypt to ‘immerse himself in Egyptian culture’ and traditions for a new National Geographic documentary. The documentary, aptly titled ‘The Story of God’ given Freeman’s previous role as ‘God’ in ‘Bruce Almighty,’ has also seen Freeman travel to Turkey, according to Hurriyet Daily. Freeman, who was photographed while filming along the Nile River in downtown Cairo, is expected to visit a number of historical sites in Egypt including Khan El-Khalili, The Citadel of Saladin, Tahrir Square, and of course the Great Pyramids of Giza. Egypt’s Minister of Tourism is expected to accompany Freeman on a visit to the Pyramids and the Sphinx, reported Aswat Masriya citing an official statement. ‘Story of God’ is a documentary that follows the 78-year-old actor as he immerses himself in different religions and traditions from across the world. Freeman is expected to explore ancient Egyptian faith and will be shooting a number of scenes at ancient Egyptian sites during his visit to Egypt. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism, the visit involves coordination with the Egyptian government and will allow promotion of cultural tourism. The Ministry added…
Morgan Freeman Arrives in Egypt to Film National Geographic Documentary
October 19, 2015
