Amr Diab To Team Up With Netflix And Will Star In A New Original Series
The Egyptian entertainer will return to acting after a 27 year break
Exciting times for one of Egypt’s biggest celebrities…
Amr Diab will be partnering with Netflix Arabia on a new original series. While we’re still waiting more details about the series, the award-winning performer appears to be just as excited as we are.
“I have always believed that art is a global language, and we have been able to build bridges of connections and love with diverse cultures through music,” Amr wrote in a recent Instagram caption, announcing the partnership.
And, now with this new project with Netflix, I am excited that we will be reaching more than 193 million members in more than 190 countries around the world where they will be able to watch new content made in Egypt and enjoyed by the world.”
“For the past 30 years, Amr Diab has captured people’s hearts all over the world,” Ahmed Sharkawi, director of Arabic Original Series at Netflix, said to Variety. “He is a trendsetting icon who resonates with different generations through his music and talent. We are confident that this new project will excite fans and members for the glorious return of Amr Diab to screen.”
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Lead image courtesy of Instagram/amrdiab