"Muawiyah" .. A historical epic that sees the light after a long wait

After two years of controversy and anticipation, Shahid platform launched the first teaser trailer for the series “Muawiyah”, which is considered one of the largest Arab drama productions ever in Ramadan.

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The promo, which was published on Shahid and MBC1 social media accounts, excited the audience, and revealed a huge historical work with a budget of up to $100 million.

Epic story and pivotal events The series narrates pivotal events in Islamic history, starting with the martyrdom of Caliph Uthman bin Affan, through the assumption of the caliphate by Ali bin Abi Talib and his martyrdom, and ending with the assumption of power by Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan. The work deals with a sensitive period in Islamic history, which witnessed conflicts and divisions, and presents a dramatic vision of this period, with a focus on the character of Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan, whose role is played by the artist Lujain Ismail .

Shining stars and creative direction The series includes a group of the most prominent Arab stars, including Eyad Nassar in the role of Ali bin Abi Talib, Ayman Zidan in the role of Othman bin Affan, Wael Sharaf in the role of Amr bin Al-Aas, and Fadi Sabih in the role of Abu Sufyan. Samer Al-Masry, Asmaa Galal, Sawsan Badr, and others also participate in the work. The work is written by Khaled Salah and directed by Ahmed Madhat, after Tarek Al-Arian apologized for completing filming.

Massive production and stunning visuals " Muawiyah " is the largest Arab historical drama to date, with an exceptional budget that guarantees the presentation of stunning visual scenes, huge battles, and an exciting dramatic plot. The teaser trailer revealed a huge production, filming in historical locations, and high-quality visual effects, which promises to present an artistic work worthy of the history of this era.

Controversy and expectations The project faced difficulties, including director Tarek El-Erian’s apology for not completing filming, and later assigning the task of directing to Ahmed Madhat, and making changes to the script. The series also sparked widespread controversy before its screening, due to the sensitivity of the era it deals with. However, many expect the series to achieve great success and to present a historical artistic vision befitting this era.