From Omar bin Al-Khattab to the agent.. Samer Ismail is a proven talent

Samer Ismail is considered one of the most prominent stars in Arab drama, as he distinguished himself by presenting diverse and influential roles that proved his great talent in acting, and his ability to diversify and change with many different characters, from Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab in the series Omar to Amir in the series The Agent, which topped the list of the most watched on the Shahid platform. Here are the most prominent works presented by Samer Ismail during his professional career.

The Agent series Samer Ismail excelled in embodying the character of "Amir" in the series "The Agent", which is the Arabic version of the Turkish series "Inside". Samer succeeded in facing the great challenge by giving the character a distinctive character and his own style. Samer excelled in embodying the character of Amir, who works secretly with the police and lives internal conflicts with himself and those around him, and deals with the past that haunts him, as this may require him to deceive everyone to achieve his goals, adding layers of psychological and emotional depth in every scene.

Omar series Samer Ismail gave an exceptional performance in embodying the character of the great companion Omar bin Al-Khattab, the second of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs. Through his legendary role in the series “Omar”, the series presented the story of Omar bin Al-Khattab with all its courage, justice and strength, and contributed to highlighting Samer’s acting abilities in a significant way, as he was able to convey the greatness of the historical character in all its details at all stages of his life. This role was the starting point for Samer Ismail towards stardom, until he became the center of attention in the Arab world.

Badiaa's Boys TV series Through the character of "Shaheen" in the series "Awlad Badiaa", Samer Ismail gave a distinguished performance in a story full of conflicts over wealth and influence. The script was written by Ali Wajeeh and Yamen Al-Hajli, and directed by Rasha Sharbatji, in which Samer shone alongside a group of Syrian drama stars such as Sulafa Memar and Mahmoud Nasr. He distinguished himself in this work with his ability to play the role of a domineering character, involved in a world of intrigues and conflicts.

Cello movie Through his participation in the movie "Cello", adapted from the novel by Turki Al-Sheikh, Samer Ismail proved that he is capable of delivering a world-class performance. The movie, directed by Darren Bousman and featuring a group of Arab and international stars, including Jeremy Aarons, gave Samer the opportunity to act in the Saudi dialect, and demonstrated his flexibility as an actor and his ability to adapt to roles that are completely different from what he has presented before. Samer expressed his pride in participating in this global work that proved the ability of Arabs to present world-class films.

The Chosen Ones movie Samer Ismail played the role of a professional killer working with a paramilitary organization in the film “The Chosen Ones,” directed by Ali Mostafa, which is the first Arab film to be screened in 4D. It had its world premiere at the London Film Festival, and was the first cinematic role that witnessed a qualitative shift for Samer, as his character was characterized by cruelty and coldness in dealing with others. The film takes place in a futuristic fantasy setting full of chaos and conflicts over livelihoods.

Other notable works in which Samer Ismail starred, whether in cinema or television, include: “Crossing”, “Birth from the Hip”, “The Platform”, “The Godfather”, “Downtown”, “Domino”, “In Paradox”, “Harun Al Rashid”, and “The Day I Lost My Shadow”.