Significant Delays and Star Withdrawals Mark Egypt's 2026 Ramadan Drama Season

With less than two months until the start of the 2026 Ramadan drama season, the Egyptian entertainment landscape is undergoing significant upheaval. A series of delays and challenges have resulted in the withdrawal of several key artists from the Ramadan lineup.

* Yosra Withdraws from "Harim Al-Safir" Series

Star Yosra was the first to announce her withdrawal from the anticipated series "Harim Al-Safir". The production has faced multiple crises, including the resignation of director Rami Imam, who was replaced by Abdel Aziz Al-Najjar. These setbacks have ultimately led to the series being pulled from the Ramadan competition.

* Mohamed Henedi Delays "Qandil" Until 2027

Actor Mohamed Henedi had been preparing to return to drama with the series "Qandil", collaborating with successful writer Youssef Maati. Despite initial preparations and casting of artists like Dalia Mustafa and Mahmoud Hafiz, the production company announced that the series will now be postponed until 2027, meaning Henedi will miss the upcoming season.

* Mai Ezz El Din Halts "Qabl wa Baad"

Actress Mai Ezz El Din was set to film "Qabl wa Baad" alongside Emad Ziyada and Hani Adel. However, she recently announced a one-year delay, aiming to deliver a high-quality artistic work.

* Ahmed Adam Withdraws from "Al-Qarmouti Aamil Qalaq"

After years away from the drama scene, Ahmed Adam was slated to participate in the 15-episode series "Al-Qarmouti Aamil Qalaq", written by Mohamed Mahrez and directed by Ahmed Abdel Aal. However, the project has been completely halted without further explanation.

* Khaled Al-Nabawi and Yasmin Raees Exit the Competition

Actor Khaled Al-Nabawi was preparing for the series "Tahir Al-Masri" with Ghada Adel, but the project was impeded by the need for specialized skills that the production team could not provide. Similarly, Yasmin Raees has also exited the Ramadan competition with her series "Is'al Rouhak", which has been postponed until 2027 without clear reasons.

* Mohamed Sami Delays Acting Debut

Director Mohamed Sami was set to make his acting debut in the series "8 Talqat", featuring Fathi Abdel Wahab and others. However, the project has also been put on hold after initial preparations, with reasons for the delay yet to be disclosed.

As the Ramadan season approaches, creators face significant challenges in salvaging what they can before the highly competitive period begins, amid expectations of further surprises and changes in the coming days.