CastingconfirmedOmar Sharif Jr., Sam Asghari, Aron Kader, Walid Chaya, and Kourosh Parsapour have joined the cast, with filming set to begin in Los Angeles next week.
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Crazy Rich Arabs
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Plot
Youssef is a sheltered musician from Beirut who travels to Los Angeles for an arranged marriage with Reema, whose protective brother isn't easily impressed. His plans take an unexpected turn when he discovers Omar, his long-lost identical twin and a wealthy Hollywood divorce attorney. When the brothers switch identities, romance, family secrets and cultural clashes spiral into chaos, drawing in Omar's best friend Layla, a Beverly Hills lounge owner, and charming Airbnb host Shay.
Cast
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- Walid Chaya · Youssef / Omar
- Sophia Konat · Reema
- George Khouri
- Maya Tannous · Layla
- Omar Sharif Jr. · Shay
- Sam Asghari
- Aron Kader
- Kourosh Parsapour
- Lara J Barry
- Sarah Siadat
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