This marks the first international adaptation of the series, which is based on the novel by Australian author Elliot Perlman.
TOD, the subscription-based OTT platform by beIN Media Group, has announced a collaboration with S Productions in association with Universal International Studios (UIS) to produce its latest Original series, Mirage (Sarab in Arabic).
The series centres around a psychological mystery, narrated from the shifting perspectives of various characters, following a complex chain of events set off by the kidnapping of a child, which throws relationships into turmoil.
Directed by Ahmed Khaled, the 10-episode series features Khaled El Nabawy and Yosra El Lozy, alongside Hany Adel, Ahmed Wafik, Ahmed Magdy, Injy El Mokkaddem, Naglaa Badr, Diamand Abou Abboud, Gihan El Shamashergy and Mohamed Kilany.
Speaking about the series, Mia Edde, Vice President of Original Content at beIN Media Group, said: “We’re very pleased and excited to be working on such a big production in the Middle East, building bridges and bringing stories from global to local. This is a milestone for us, being behind the first adaptation of the renowned series, Seven Types of Ambiguity but in the lens of the Arabic culture, adding a different depth and dimension to its narrative.”
Sailee Waly, CEO and Founder of S Productions, added: “At S Productions, we are passionate about storytelling that transcends boundaries. Mirage (Sarab) represents a perfect blend of universal themes and local flavour. We are confident that viewers will find the series both intriguing and deeply moving.”
Ana Langenberg, SVP of Sales & Production at NBCUniversal Formats, commented: “Mirage (Sarab) captures the riveting drama of Matchbox Pictures’ Seven Types of Ambiguity and infuses it with a captivating local perspective that will resonate deeply with regional audiences. We are thrilled to partner once again with S Productions on this series and cannot wait for it to launch on TOD in September.”
The TOD Original is set to release in September 2024, available for viewers across the MENA region.
