Convert Omar Sharif's memoirs into a drama series

Today, Tuesday, Egyptian novelist and scriptwriter Haitham Dabour announced that he has obtained the rights to convert the memoirs of international actor Omar Sharif into a drama series that will be shown on a digital platform.

This work represents the first experience in the field of soap operas for Dabour, who has previously published two novels and made three successful feature films, as well as a number of short films and TV shows.

Dabour said in a statement that he had already signed a contract with Tariq Omar Sharif regarding the memoirs that include the journey of the late star's rise to Hollywood and his professionalism on Bridge, in addition to other details that were not previously shown in the Arab media.

He added that the memoirs written by Al-Sharif himself are characterized by extreme boldness and honesty, expressing his happiness for the responsibility of appearing on the screen.

Dabour told Reuters that the production of the series will be huge, as it deals with stations in the life of the international star in the United States and Europe.

He added that the series will come out in short episodes of eight to ten episodes, without revealing the name of the platform that will be presented or the expected timing of the show.

Omar Sharif passed away in July 2015 at the age of 83, after becoming one of the icons of cinema and one of the few Arab actors who achieved international fame.

His son, Tariq Omar Sharif, said that he was excited to see his father's memoirs in a great artwork on one of the international platforms through a production that befits his memory and reflects his place in the history of cinema.

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