Netflix has released the first images of the first Arabic Original from Egypt, Paranormal!

Here is the press release:

Based on the best selling thriller novel series by Dr. Ahmed Khalid Tawfik

Netflix – the world’s leading internet entertainment service, released the first look images for the highly anticipated series “Paranormal” the first Netflix Arabic Original from Egypt. The first look images of the series -which wrapped up lately after a halt due to Corona pandemic- show Dr. Refaat Ismail (Ahmed Amin) in his forties, where he undergoes a series of paranormal incidents. They also display Maggie Mckillop (Razane Jammal) a Scottish scientist and Dr. Refaat’s previous colleague, to whom he never confessed his love. 

The series tackles Dr. Refaat, a cynical Hematologist with a dark sense of humor, who goes through a “journey of doubt” as his world is turned upside down after his lifelong scientific convictions are questioned. The plot commences in 1969, as Refaat Ismail enters his 40s, and begins to experience a series of paranormal activities. Throughout the season, Refaat is accompanied by his university colleague, Maggie, as they enter the paranormal world and try to save their loved ones from the immense danger that surrounds them. The story is based on the best selling thriller novel series with the same name “Paranormal” by late Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, that sold more than 15 million copies. Staying true to the books, Paranormal, which is slated for Fall 2020 is filmed in Egypt, reflecting Netflix’s commitment to creating authentic Egyptian content for global audiences to enjoy.

Starring: Ahmed Amin, Razane Jammal and Aya Samaha

Created by: Amr Salama

Directors: Amr Salama & Majid Al Ansari 

Executive Producers: Amr Salama and Mohamed Hefzy 

Writers: Head Writer: Amr Salama/ Staff Writers: Mahmoud Ezzat/ Dina Maher/Omar Khaled

Director of Photography:  Ahmed Beshary (Shiko)

Production Designer: Ali Hossam

Costume Designer: Dina Nadeem

Stunt Coordinator: Andrew Mckenzie

SFX: Islam Alex, and Donia Sedky

Editors: Ahmed Hafez

VFX: AROMA

Music by: Khaled Kamar

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