Ahmed Dawood Begins Filming for Upcoming Feature Ezma
Acclaimed actor Ahmed Dawood has officially kicked off filming for the highly anticipated feature film Ezma, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from the first day on set.
Ezma brings together a stellar cast, including Ahmed Dawood, Salma Abu Deif, Passant Shawky, Hamza Diab, and Jessica Hossam El-Din. The film is both written and directed by Mohamed Sadek, based on his best-selling 2020 novel of the same name. Production is currently underway under the banner of Hany Osama's esteemed company, The Producers.
Alongside this exciting new project, Dawood continues to earn acclaim for his recent work. He was recently awarded Best Actor at the 73rd Egyptian Catholic Center Cinema Festival for his compelling performance in Al Hawa Sultan. He also won the Best Actor award at the NRJ Drama Awards for his role in El Sharnaqa, which aired during Ramadan 2025.
El Sharnaqa, Dawood's latest series, premiered exclusively on the Watch It platform during the Ramadan 2025 season. The 15-episode thriller features a powerful ensemble cast including Ahmed Dawood, Maryam Al-Khusht, Ali El-Tayeb, Sabry Fawaz, Mohamed Abdu, Sarah Abi Kanaan, and Yasser Ezzat. Written by Amr Samir Atef, the series is directed by Mahmoud Abdel-Tawab and produced by Aroma, under the leadership of producer Tamer Murtada.
In El Sharnaqa, Dawood stars as Hazem, a dedicated and highly skilled tax accountant known for his integrity and professionalism. However, as the story unfolds, Hazem becomes entangled with powerful businessmen and is drawn into the perilous world of money laundering—pushing him to undergo a dramatic personal transformation.
Dawood's latest film Al Hawa Sultan has also enjoyed remarkable box office success, grossing over EGP 80 million. The film boasts an all-star cast including Menna Shalaby, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Sawsan Badr, and Jihan El-Shamashergy. It is both written and directed by the talented Heba Yousry and produced by Ahmed Fahmy and Hany Naguib of Sea Cinema.
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Ahmed Dawood Begins Filming for Upcoming Feature Ezma
Acclaimed actor Ahmed Dawood has officially kicked off filming for the highly anticipated feature film Ezma, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from the first day on set. Ezma brings together a stellar cast, including Ahmed Dawood, Salma Abu Deif, Passant Shawky, Hamza Diab, and Jessica Hossam El-Din. The film is both written and directed by Mohamed Sadek, based on his best-selling 2020 novel of the same name. Production is currently underway under the banner of Hany Osama's esteemed company, The Producers. Alongside this exciting new project, Dawood continues to earn acclaim for his recent work. He was recently awarded Best Actor at the 73rd Egyptian Catholic Center Cinema Festival for his compelling performance in Al Hawa Sultan. He also won the Best Actor award at the NRJ Drama Awards for his role in El Sharnaqa, which aired during Ramadan 2025. El Sharnaqa, Dawood's latest series, premiered exclusively on the Watch It platform during the Ramadan 2025 season. The 15-episode thriller features a powerful ensemble cast including Ahmed Dawood, Maryam Al-Khusht, Ali El-Tayeb, Sabry Fawaz, Mohamed Abdu, Sarah Abi Kanaan, and Yasser Ezzat. Written by Amr Samir Atef, the series is directed by Mahmoud Abdel-Tawab and produced by Aroma, under the leadership of producer Tamer Murtada. In El Sharnaqa, Dawood stars as Hazem, a dedicated and highly skilled tax accountant known for his integrity and professionalism. However, as the story unfolds, Hazem becomes entangled with powerful businessmen and is drawn into the perilous world of money laundering—pushing him to undergo a dramatic personal transformation. Dawood's latest film Al Hawa Sultan has also enjoyed remarkable box office success, grossing over EGP 80 million. The film boasts an all-star cast including Menna Shalaby, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Sawsan Badr, and Jihan El-Shamashergy. It is both written and directed by the talented Heba Yousry and produced by Ahmed Fahmy and Hany Naguib of Sea Cinema.
