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Saudi Arabia’s MBC Group Launches Arabic Remake Of Cult Danish Noir ‘The Killing’

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Middle East and North Africa media and entertainment giant MBC Group has announced an Arabic-language remake of the hit Danish police procedural The Killing.The original Copenhagen-set show, produced by Danish state broadcaster DR, sold to more than 120 territories and was nominated for multiple TV awards.

The new version marks the first time a Nordic noir has been adapted for the Arabic market.Locally titled as Monataf Khater, the remake is set in Cairo.

The cast features Syrian, Egypt-based star Bassel Khayat, whose recent credits include the Netflix-acquired show Tango, alongside Egyptian stars Riham Abdel Ghafour and Bassem Samra.

Mohamed El Masry wrote the series and Sadeer Al Massoud is the director.“The Killing fast became a fan favourite and has gone on to earn a cult following across the world.

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