Egyptian-Canadian star Mena Massoud has arrived in Cairo in preparation to film his first Egyptian movie “Fi Ezz Eddohr” (In Broad Light), written by Karim Sorour and directed by Mark Adel. Massoud, the lead of Disney’s “Aladdin” (2019), will be joined by co-stars Mohamed Ali Rizk, Mahmoud Hegazy, and Mohamed Ezz. “Aladdin” (2019) grossed one billion dollars worldwide, and re-adapts the much-loved 1992 animated film which featured late comedian and actor Robin Williams. The 27-year-old Aladdin star was born in Cairo to Egyptian Coptic Christian parents, later emigrating to Canada. Following Aladdin, Massoud saw further success with his role in the 2019 “Reprisal” TV series, and launched his first book “Evolving Vegan” a few months ago.

Source: Egypt Independent January 05, 2021 14:14 UTC