12-05-2025
Dhafer L'Abidine Joins Star-Studded Cast of ‘El Selem W El Te'ban: Ahmed & Malak'
The production company behind El Selem W El Te'ban: Ahmed & Malak has officially announced that Tunisian star Dhafer L'Abidine has joined the cast of the upcoming film, which is currently in pre-production.
Sharing behind-the-scenes photos of L'Abidine on Instagram, the company wrote:
'We're excited to reveal that the amazing Dhafer L'Abidine will be our surprise in El Selem W El Te'ban: Ahmed & Malak. Expect the unexpected — and this is just the beginning!'
Cameras are now rolling on El Selem W El Te'ban: Ahmed & Malak, a modern reimagining of the beloved 2001 Egyptian classic. While not a direct sequel, the film represents a fresh exploration of love and relationships tailored to today's audience. Leading the cast are Amr Youssef and Asmaa Galal, joined by an impressive ensemble including Maged El Masry, Hatem Salah, Fadwa Abed, Heba Abd El Aziz, and Aya Selim. El Selem W El Te'ban: Ahmed & Malak is helmed by acclaimed director Tarek Alarian with a script by Ahmed Hosny, the film is on track to complete shooting by mid-July and is slated for a wide release across Egypt and the Arab world later this year.
