The Prince Series: Turki Al-Sheikh launches the biggest drama production of 2027
His Excellency Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the official commencement of work on the series "The Prince," which is considered one of the largest Arab drama productions with international standards. This ambitious project reflects the rapid development in the Arab arts production sector, and the series is scheduled to premiere exclusively on the MBC platform in 2027, marking a new pioneering step to enhance the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position as a regional and international hub for the entertainment and high-quality drama industry.
Exciting details about the story of the series "The Prince" and its cast
The series "The Prince" unfolds as a political thriller, telling the story of an Egyptian intelligence officer leading a complex double life amidst a web of escalating international conflicts. Operating under a false identity, the protagonist engages in a relentless race against time to thwart an imminent attack that threatens security and stability. Threads of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice intertwine, delivering a profoundly moving and human experience that reflects the extraordinary challenges faced by the characters behind the scenes.
The series boasts a stellar cast of Arab and international actors, including Egyptian star Ahmed Ezz, alongside Asser Yassin, Hana El Zahed, and Sami El Sheikh, as well as other prominent names to be announced later. Directed by renowned director Stephen Hawking, with a screenplay and dialogue penned by acclaimed writer Salah El Gehiny, the series is supported by an international production team specializing in executing the most challenging action and chase scenes to ensure world-class visual quality.
A strategic vision to empower Arabic drama globally
The announcement of this ambitious project comes amidst the unprecedented boom in Saudi Arabia's entertainment sector under the umbrella of Vision 2030. Through these major production partnerships, the General Entertainment Authority aims to elevate the Arab film and television industry from a local and regional level to the international stage. Historically, Arab drama has faced challenges related to limited global reach due to production budgets, but the generous support and current strategic direction are completely reshaping the artistic landscape.
Investing in advanced infrastructure such as the Big Time studios in Riyadh, which will be one of the main filming locations for the series alongside external locations in Cairo, confirms the Kingdom’s high readiness to attract the largest international productions and provide an ideal working environment for creators from around the world.
The expected impact of the series on the regional entertainment landscape
This project is expected to have a significant impact both regionally and internationally. Locally, it contributes to the development of young artistic and technical talent in the region through direct interaction with international production experts. Regionally, it fosters fruitful artistic collaboration between the Saudi entertainment sector and the renowned Egyptian film industry, creating a strong and globally competitive market.
Internationally, presenting the series in Arabic with a high-quality, professional English translation paves the way for its presentation to a wide global audience via the MBC platform, contributing to presenting the Arabic narrative in a modern and attractive cinematic style.
At the conclusion of the project announcement, those in charge of the work expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, and to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of MBC Group, Mr. Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim, for their unlimited support and enabling of this ambitious project that keeps pace with the aspirations of the Arab public who are passionate about artistic excellence.
