The cast of Netflix’ first ever original Egyptian series, Paranormal, has been revealed. According to a press release by Netflix, Egyptian comedian Ahmed Amin was cast in the lead role as Dr. Refaat Ismail. The show will also star Razane Jammal in the role of Magy, Aya Samaha as Huwaida and Samaa Ibrahim who will play the part of Ra’efa. “Amin brings a level of authenticity and a powerful on-screen presence that we felt was the ultimate fit for the portrayal of Dr. Refaat Ismail,” Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama, who serves as creator, co-director and co-producer of the show, said of Amin’s involvement, according to an earlier press release. The show, announced earlier this year, is an adaptation of late Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Tawfiq’s popular horror/thriller book series, Ma Wara’ El Tabiaa (The Paranormal), which sold over 15 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most commercially successful literary works to ever come out of the Middle East and North Africa. Co-produced by Mohamed Hefzy and co-directed by Emirati director Majid Al Ansari, Paranormal is set in the 1960s and follows hematologist Dr. Refaat Ismail on his supernatural encounters…
Comedian Ahmed Amin to Star in Netflix’ First Original Egyptian Series ‘Paranormal’
November 27, 2019
