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The novel turned into a bestseller "The hell of transients" Written by Osama Al-Muslim into a cinematic work

It was decided to transform the best-selling novel “Inferno of the Passers-by” Written by Saudi writer Osama Al-Muslim into a movie directed by Saudi creator Hana Al-Omair. In this context, Osama Al-Musallam wrote the same scenario adapted from his novel, noting that the anticipated film is scheduled to enter production in the first half of next year 2025, when its scenes will be filmed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This cooperation comes. MBC Studios and Osama Al-Muslim are working to produce a feature film in the context of a partnership between the two parties that aims to transform other novels by Al-Muslim into dramatic and cinematic works. Preparation is currently underway, with details to be announced later. The name of Osama Al-Muslim has emerged in recent years as one of the distinguished novelists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he adopted a special literary line and a different style of writing. He created genres of horror, fantasy, and suspense, and received great praise from readers and broad public support in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. Therefore, most of the literary events in which he participates enjoy unprecedented public attendance. 

In parallel, the director of the work, Hanaa Al-Omair, is One of the brightest Saudi filmmakers, she joined MBC Studios last April to hold the position of Director of Artistic Creativity, thus leveraging her creative credentials, extensive experience, and illustrious name as one of the most brilliant Saudi women in the directing and film industry sector.

In this Context: Hanaa Al-Omair said: “I have always loved directing cinematic works adapted from another source with which I create a dialogue through my work. Therefore, I am very happy to cooperate with the Saudi writer Osama Al-Muslim, whose works are popular.” The wide scope of the Arab world is a challenge for any director, especially since he presents a different type of creative writing where suspense, mystery, horror, and legendary and popular heritage occupy a wide area of ​​his writings." Al-Omair concluded: “I hope, by making this work, to open new horizons in the Saudi cinema scene.”

In turn, the creator Osama Al-Musallam expressed this cooperation by saying: “I am very happy with this first work with the MBC Group, which will be the beginning of For an upcoming series of works that delve into my big world that I built over 10 years and which has a large audience of readers across the Arab world who are eager to see their favorite stories on the screen. 

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