Egyptian actor Youssef El Sherif is preparing to return to Ramadan television drama in 2027 with the upcoming series Al-Zell, bringing him together once again with director Ahmed Nader Galal.
The new project marks another chapter in their long-running artistic collaboration, which has produced several television and film projects built around mystery, suspense and unexpected twists.
Al-Zell is set to consist of 15 episodes. The story is based on an original concept by screenwriter Ahmed Abdel Fattah, while Amr Samir Atef is writing the screenplay and dialogue.
Youssef El Sherif and Ahmed Nader Galal Begin With Number Unknown
The collaboration between Youssef El Sherif and Ahmed Nader Galal began in 2012 with the television series Number Unknown.
The series marked Galal’s first television drama project, while El Sherif played Ali, a lawyer whose life changes after receiving a series of mysterious phone calls.
The project established the creative partnership between the actor and director and introduced the suspense-driven style that would become a recurring element in their later collaborations.
Temporary Name Continues the Partnership
The duo reunited the following year in Temporary Name, in which Youssef El Sherif portrayed a man who wakes up in a hospital with no memory of his identity.
He begins searching for the truth about his past and his real identity, leading to a series of suspenseful developments. The cast also included several prominent actors, including Sherry Adel.
The Hunter Becomes a Major Collaboration
In 2014, Youssef El Sherif and Ahmed Nader Galal worked together again on The Hunter, one of their most notable projects.
The story followed a young man working for a security agency who suffers an accident that affects his professional career. He is later called upon to assist authorities in solving a mysterious case.
The Caesar Adds Action to the Formula
The two continued their collaboration in 2016 with The Caesar, another suspense-driven series that incorporated stronger elements of action and adventure.
The series featured a number of stars, including Khaled Zaki and Edward, while maintaining the mystery and unexpected developments that characterized several of El Sherif and Galal’s projects.
Kafr Delhab Brings Mystery and Fantasy
In 2017, Youssef El Sherif and Ahmed Nader Galal presented Kafr Delhab, taking their collaboration into a darker world of mystery and fantasy.
El Sherif played a doctor who arrives in a mysterious village where supernatural events begin to unfold. The series attracted significant audience attention and became widely discussed during its broadcast.
Ben Adam Takes the Collaboration to Cinema
The partnership between Youssef El Sherif and Ahmed Nader Galal also moved beyond television with the 2018 film Ben Adam.
El Sherif played Adam, a businessman facing accusations connected to a series of crimes. His confrontation with the police leads to a mission filled with surprises and unexpected developments.
Covid-25 Explores Science Fiction and Suspense
In 2021, Youssef El Sherif reunited with Ahmed Nader Galal for Covid-25, which combined science fiction with suspense.
El Sherif portrayed Dr. Yassin, a doctor who finds himself confronting a mysterious virus that affects the behavior of those infected. Understanding and combating the virus becomes the central focus of the story.
Al-Zell Marks a New Reunion
After several years since their previous collaboration, Youssef El Sherif and Ahmed Nader Galal are set to reunite through Al-Zell during the Ramadan 2027 season.
The new series comes after a number of successful projects that established the distinctive creative chemistry between the actor and director, particularly in stories driven by mystery, suspense and dramatic twists.
The involvement of screenwriter Amr Samir Atef also raises expectations for the project, given his previous collaborations with Youssef El Sherif on several suspense-oriented productions.
With the series planned as a 15-episode production, audiences are awaiting further details about the story and the character Youssef El Sherif will portray as he returns to Ramadan drama.
When will Youssef El Sherif return to Ramadan drama?
Youssef El Sherif is scheduled to return to Ramadan drama with Al-Zell during the 2027 Ramadan season.
How many episodes will Al-Zell have?
Al-Zell is scheduled to consist of 15 episodes.
Who is directing Al-Zell?
Ahmed Nader Galal is directing the series, marking another collaboration with Youssef El Sherif.
Who is writing Al-Zell?
The series is based on a story by Ahmed Abdel Fattah, while Amr Samir Atef is handling the screenplay and dialogue.
What are Youssef El Sherif and Ahmed Nader Galal’s most notable projects?
Their collaborations include Number Unknown, Temporary Name, The Hunter, The Caesar, Kafr Delhab, Ben Adam and Covid-25.
