Crazy Rich Arabs to Start Filming in Los Angeles Next Week
Omar Sharif Jr., Sam Asghari, Aron Kader and Walid Chaya lead the indie romantic comedy, directed by Peter Takla.
Production on the indie romantic comedy Crazy Rich Arabs begins in Los Angeles next week, with Omar Sharif Jr., Sam Asghari, Aron Kader and Walid Chaya leading the cast, according to deadline.com.
Peter Takla directs the film, and Walid Chaya co-wrote the script with Jimmy Monack. Chaya and Omar Sharif Jr. serve as executive producers, and Chaya's Moonlit Wings Productions is producing.
The ensemble also includes Kourosh Parsapour, Lara J Barry, Sarah Siadat, George Khouri, Sophia Konat and Maya Tannous.
The story follows Youssef, a Beirut musician who travels to Los Angeles for an arranged marriage with Reema and discovers a long-lost identical twin, Omar, a Hollywood divorce attorney. Walid Chaya plays both brothers, Sophia Konat plays Reema and Maya Tannous plays Layla, while George Khouri plays Reema's brother. Omar Sharif Jr. plays Shay.
Rawan Chaya provides the original music and soundtrack. The film is unrelated to Warner Bros.' Crazy Rich Asians franchise.
Quick answers
When does Crazy Rich Arabs start filming?
Filming begins in Los Angeles next week, with Peter Takla directing.
Who is in the cast of Crazy Rich Arabs?
Omar Sharif Jr., Sam Asghari, Aron Kader and Walid Chaya lead the cast, alongside Kourosh Parsapour, Lara J Barry, Sarah Siadat, George Khouri, Sophia Konat and Maya Tannous.
Is Crazy Rich Arabs connected to Crazy Rich Asians?
No. The film is unrelated to Warner Bros.' Crazy Rich Asians franchise.