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Egypt Independent
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian actress May Elghety to star in upcoming Hollywood film ‘The Mummy'
Young Egyptian actress May Elghety is making a strong splash into the world of international cinema, having been selected to star in the upcoming supernatural horror film 'The Mummy'. The Mummy is directed by Lee Cronin, and the latest installment in the titular franchise. Cronin confirmed that this film will be radically different from previous mummy films, delving deep into history to extract something truly ancient and frightening. Cronin added that Elghety was the perfect fit for the role, noting that he had been searching for her for six months, during the preparation period for the film, which will be shot between Ireland and Spain. Elghety's first British film, 'Due Dating' (2025), recently premiered in London. She plays Persia, the ex-girlfriend of the film's protagonist, Cole (played by Rowland Stirling), who drives him crazy after she meets someone else. This romantic comedy was directed by Daniel Pacquette, and stars Alex Crockford and Jourdan Amelia Storey. It premiered in London and will be released worldwide later. Last Ramadan, Elghety made a guest appearance in the series 'El Captain,' further cementing her strong artistic presence. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
CairoScene
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
May Elghety Joins Cast of Hollywood's 'The Mummy' With May Calamawy
Set for release in the US in April 2026, the film is directed by Lee Cronin, known for the 2023 horror hit 'Evil Dead Rise'. Apr 11, 2025 Egyptian actress May Elghety has joined the cast of 'The Mummy', the upcoming Hollywood film from writer-director Lee Cronin, known for the 2023 horror hit 'Evil Dead Rise'. Elghety stars alongside Veronica Falcón, known for 'Ozark' and 'Queen of the South', and May Calamawy, who gained international recognition through Marvel's 'Moon Knight' and Hulu's 'Ramy'. They join previously announced cast members Jack Reynor and Laia Costa. Set for release in the United States on April 17th, 2026, the film has already begun production, currently underway in Ireland and Spain, with plot details still under wraps. Elghety previously starred in Mohamed Diab's 'Clash', which screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and voiced a character in Disney+'s 'Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire' as the only North African actress in the anthology. Her upcoming international work includes the English-language film 'Due Dating'.
Arab News
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
May Calamawy, May Elghety join cast of Lee Cronin's ‘The Mummy'
DUBAI: Egyptian actresses May Calamawy and May Elghety have joined the cast of 'The Mummy,' a new feature from award-winning Irish writer and director Lee Cronin. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Calamawy, who is also Palestinian, and Elghety star alongside Mexican actress Veronica Falcon, as well as previously announced cast members Jack Reynor and Laia Costa. Plot details for the film remain undisclosed. The film is produced by Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and New Line Cinema, and is currently in production in Ireland and Spain. Calamawy is best known for her role as Layla El-Faouly in Marvel's 'Moon Knight' and as Dena Hassan in the critically acclaimed series 'Ramy.' Elghety gained attention for her breakthrough role in the award-winning Egyptian film 'Clash' (2016), which opened the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes.
