The first Qatari production, the series sports a stellar cast of Arab and Western actors.
STARZPLAY’s new, bilingual original series Medinah will make its debut on the platform on October 19, 2023 the SVOD service provider announced today. Featuring a diverse international cast hailing from the Middle East and North America, Medinah stars Eric Roberts, Rick Ravanello and Natasha Henstridge from Hollywood, who are joined by Rahma Riad, Hana Chamoun, Eyad Hourani, Mohammed Al Hamadi, and other actors from Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine.
The seven-episode series will be released on a weekly basis. With over 700 hours dedicated to post-production, spotlighting remarkable CGI and VFX visual effects, it brings together a trio of talented directors: Ahmed Al Baker, Wayne Rose (Battlestar Galactica, Smallville) and Jason Bourque (The Chronicle Mysteries, My Christmas Family Tree).
Medinah is the first Qatari production and is led by Doha-based Katara Studios, a full-service film and television production company. Katara is renowned for its work on The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Commenting on the release, Maaz Sheikh, Co-Founder & CEO of STARZPLAY,said: “Medinah not only offers a unique narrative experience but also showcases the rich cultural tapestry of the region, drawing inspiration from Arabian mythologies. We believe this series will resonate with audiences far and wide. As STARZPLAY continues to invest in original content like Medinah, our aim is to solidify our position as a leading multi-faceted entertainment hub that helps to foster and develop Arabic talent and storytelling.”
The creator and showrunner of Medinah, Ahmed Al Baker added: “Speaking for the entire team, I am proud of the ground-breaking work that we accomplished on “Medinah”, and we could not hope for a better home than STARZPLAY. We are proud to be a part of the new generation of creatives and filmmakers who are bringing exciting and authentic stories that will have resonance in the region – and beyond!”
