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Broadcast Pro
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Saudi thriller film ‘Seven Dogs' releases first look images
A late 2025 theatrical release is planned for the film, which is produced by Sela, the company owned by Saudi's Public Investment Fund. The first images from Seven Dogs, the Saudi-shot action thriller from directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, have been revealed as production continues outside Riyadh. With a budget of $40m, the film is being hailed as a major milestone for Saudi Arabia's rapidly growing film industry. Egyptian cinema icons Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz take on the lead roles in this high-stakes thriller. Filming is currently taking place at Alhisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh, reportedly one of the largest production facilities in the MENA region, with additional scenes being shot at Riyadh Boulevard. The city will double as multiple international locations, including Mumbai and Shanghai. The project is backed by Jeddah-based entertainment company Sela, with The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man producer Ivan Atkinson leading production. The original story comes from Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, a key figure in the country's entertainment and sports expansion. Seven Dogs follows Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi (Ezz) as he captures Ghali Abu Dawood (Aziz), a high-ranking member of the shadowy global crime syndicate known as 7 Dogs. A year after his arrest, the organisation resurfaces, distributing a powerful new drug called Pink Lady across the Middle East. With time running out, Khalid must form an uneasy alliance with Ghali, the only person with inside knowledge of the syndicate's operations. Their reluctant partnership sets them on a thrilling mission spanning multiple international cities as they attempt to dismantle the criminal empire and prevent the deadly drug from spreading. The screenplay is written by Mohamed El Dabbah. Seven Dogs is slated for a late 2025 release.
Arab News
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Saudi-shot action thriller ‘Seven Dogs' drops first-look images
DUBAI: First images for Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Saudi-shot action thriller 'Seven Dogs' have dropped as the production shoots outside the capital of Riyadh. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ The $40 million project from the 'Bad Boys for Life' directorial duo is being shot at the newly inaugurated Alhisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh, one of the Middle East and North Africa region's biggest film and television production facilities, with additional filming at Riyadh Boulevard. Riyadh will also serve as a stand-in for multiple international cities, including Mumbai and Shanghai. The thriller is based on an original story by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. Egyptian stars Karim Abdel Aziz ('The Blue Elephant,' 'Kira & El Gin,' 'Abu Ali') and Ahmed Ezz ('Kira & El Gin,' 'The Cell,' 'Welad Rizk') headline the action film. Ezz plays Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi who apprehends Ghali Abu Dawood (Aziz), a high-ranking member of the clandestine global crime syndicate known as Seven Dogs. A year later, the organization resurfaces, trafficking a dangerous new drug — Pink Lady — across the Middle East. With time running out, Khalid reluctantly joins forces with Ghali, the only person with intimate knowledge of the syndicate's operations. Their uneasy alliance propels them on a high-stakes mission across multiple global cities as they strive to dismantle the organization and prevent the drug from flooding Arab streets. 'Seven Dogs' is slated for a late 2025 release.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bad Boys' Directorial Duo Adil & Bilall's Saudi-Shot Action Thriller ‘Seven Dogs' Unveils First Images
First images for Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Saudi-shot action thriller have been unveiled as the production shoots outside the capital of Riyadh. The $40M project from the Bad Boys for Life directorial duo is being hailed as a gamechanger for Saudi Arabia as its continues its drive to become the Middle East and North Africa's biggest film and TV hub, following the lifting of its cinema ban in late 2017. More from Deadline Kaleem Aftab Steps Down As Director Of International Programming At Red Sea Film Festival TKO Launches Boxing Promotion Partnership With Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh, Sela Group Haifaa Al Mansour's Thriller 'Unidentified' Pre-Sells To Key European Territories For Rebranded Paradise City Sales Egyptian stars Karim Abdel Aziz (The Blue Elephant, Kira & El Gin, Abu Ali) and Ahmed Ezz (Kira & El Gin, The Cell, Welad Rizk) headline the thriller. The movie is being shot at Alhisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh, one of MENA region's biggest film and television production facilities, with additional filming at Riyadh Boulevard. Riyadh will serve as a stand-in for multiple international cities, including Mumbai and Shanghai. It is produced by Jeddah-based entertainment company Sela, with Ivan Atkinson (The Gentlemen, Wrath of Man) lead producing. The thriller is based on an original story by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. Alalshikh has been instrumental in driving his country's sporting and entertainment ambitions, and recently masterminded the boxing partnership with UFC and WWE parent company, the TKO Group. Ezz plays Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi who apprehends Ghali Abu Dawood (Aziz), a high-ranking member of the clandestine global crime syndicate known as 7 Dogs. A year later, the organization resurfaces, trafficking a dangerous new drug—Pink Lady—across the Middle East. With time running out, Khalid reluctantly join forces with Ghali, the only person with intimate knowledge of the syndicate's operations. Their uneasy alliance propels them on a high-stakes mission across multiple global cities as they strive to dismantle the organization and prevent the drug from flooding Arab streets. Belgian directorial duo Adil & Bilall are best known internationally as the directors of of the third and fourth installments of the Bad Boys franchise: Bad Boys for Life (2020) and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) which together grossed over $830M at world box office. Their other credits include 2018 Belgium set breakout Gangsta, and its recent sequel Gangstas and 2022 drama Rebel about a Muslim Belgian family dealing with the threat of radicalization at home and in Syria. Seven Dogs is slated for a late 2025 release. Best of Deadline TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025 Everything We Know About 'Freakier Friday' So Far
