Something rare is happening in Cairo right now: a Turkish drama star, a Money Heist legend, a Peaky Blinders name, and one of Egypt's biggest leading men are all on the same set. Turkish actress Özge Özacar has confirmed she's filming her scenes in Cairo for "The Prince" (مسلسل الأمير) — sharing behind-the-scenes photos alongside Spanish star Pedro Alonso, the unforgettable "Berlin" from La Casa de Papel — and calling the experience "a dream come true."
"A Dream Come True": What Özge Özacar Said
Özacar shared the news with her followers on Instagram, posting set photos with Pedro Alonso and writing about how much the moment meant to her. She described working with director Stephen Hopkins as thrilling — but it was sharing the screen with Alonso, an actor whose craft and worldview she's long admired, that she called a dream realized. For an actor, she added, the greatest reward is creating alongside people who inspire you, and every moment of the experience was priceless.
"I'm in Cairo right now, on the set of The Prince. Sharing the screen with Pedro Alonso — an artist I've admired for years — is a dream come true."
— Özge Özacar, via InstagramA Cast That Reads Like a Global All-Star Team
This is where "The Prince" stops feeling like a regional drama and starts looking like a worldwide event. The ensemble bridges Egypt, Turkey, Spain, and the UK — a genuine "who's who" of screen talent gathered for a single project.
💡 Worth knowing: Özacar will perform her role entirely in English — a sign of just how international this production's ambitions are. Egyptian actress Amina Khalil is also reported among the cast.
What Is "The Prince" Actually About?
The premise is built for tension. "The Prince" is a political thriller that follows an Egyptian officer who infiltrates international networks by assuming the identity of one of the world's most-wanted terrorists. Caught deep undercover, he finds himself in a race against time to stop a catastrophe before it's too late — a setup engineered for high-stakes action and a global audience.
The Big Names Behind the Camera
Created from an idea by Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA), with a screenplay by Salah Al-Juhani. Directing is Hollywood veteran Stephen Hopkins, working with an international team specialized in executing large-scale action sequences.
Who Is Özge Özacar?
If the name is new to you, here's the quick version. Born in Istanbul in 1995 and a Marmara University graduate, Özacar broke through with the role of Görkem in the hit Turkish series Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sherbet), which catapulted her into the spotlight. She's fluent in English and French — a key reason she could step straight into an English-language international role like this one. "The Prince" is, by any measure, the biggest leap of her career so far.
From Idea to Screen — The Timeline
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The Bottom Line
"The Prince" is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Arab productions ever attempted — a true bridge between Middle Eastern storytelling and global action cinema. With Cairo in the frame, a Hollywood director at the helm, and a cast spanning four nationalities, all eyes are now on its 2027 Shahid premiere. We'll keep this post updated as more set news drops.
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