Cairo, Egypt – Director Othman Abu Laban is nearing completion of filming “The Devil is Clever,” starring Ahmed Eid and Zeina. Only a few scenes remain to be shot, and filming is scheduled to wrap up by the end of this week, paving the way for its theatrical release in the coming period.
Ahmed Eid’s return to absolute stardom
The film marks a strong comeback for Ahmed Eid to leading roles in cinema, after an absence of several years since his last work “Khalawis” which was released in 2018. Through this work, he seeks to present a different experience that combines comedy and drama in a modern framework that suits the audience’s aspirations.
Social events with a comedic twist
The film unfolds within a social comedy framework, relying on humorous human situations that carry realistic messages. This is what distinguishes the type of work presented by Ahmed Eid, which depends on simplicity and closeness to the details of the audience’s daily life.
Heroes and creators of the work
The cast of “The Devil is Clever” includes a number of stars, alongside Ahmed Eid and Zeina, including Hanan Youssef, Mohamed Anwar, Abdel Aziz Makhyoun, and Ahmed El Haggar. The series is written by Louay El Sayed and directed by Othman Abu Laban, while Ayman Youssef is the producer.
