Egyptian-American actor Ramy Youssef signs first-look deal with Amazon Studios
The series is part of a new first-look deal Youssef and his Cairo Cowboy production banner have signed with the streamer.
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The series is part of a new first-look deal Youssef and his Cairo Cowboy production banner have signed with the streamer.
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Hopkins will take over the new role from February 24 and will report directly to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
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