Internationally produced Arabic TV show stars regional, global talent The Shahid Original stars Egyptian actors Asser Yassin and Khaled El-Sawy in the lead roles DUBAI: Shahid VIP, the premium, subscription-based service of MBC Group’s streaming platform Shahid, has announced the premiere of a new Arabic-language international production titled “The Eight.” The suspense thriller tells the story of a dangerous criminal cartel that decides to turn on its biggest member. The Shahid Original, which was filmed in Cairo, Paris, Lille, and Marrakech, stars Egyptian actors Asser Yassin and Khaled El-Sawy in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes well-known actors from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Morocco, and the US. Regional cast members include Mohammed Alaa, Reem Moustafa, Mahmoud El-Bezzawy, Hanan Suliman, Lara Scandar (Iskandar), Sara Abdulrahman, and Ghada Adel, while international names such as Michael Beach, Pasha Lychnikoff, and Richard De Mayo join the lineup. The show has been written by acclaimed Saudi producer Turki Al-Alshikh and directed by Ahmed Medhat from Egypt who is best known for films such as “The International Player,” “The Hunter,” and “Between Two Worlds.” “The Eight” premiered on Shahid VIP on June 9.