First Arabic version of the cult British comedy classic from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant Office It will move to the Middle East this year, following an agreement between licensee BBC Studios and local producer and broadcaster MBC.
The 20-episode series will be named after the network’s television channels and Shahid VIP Streamer. Al Maktab And it was produced by MBC Studios, directed by Egyptian film director Hisham Pat.
Unlike the original, the Middle Eastern version will be hosted by a courier company run by the selfish but beloved boss Malik al-Tuwaif, played by Saleh Abuamr.
Created and co-produced by Gervais and Merchant, the British cult classic aired for two seasons on the BBC two decades ago, before making its way to the US on NBC under the direction of Steve Carell.
Local versions have been made in 10 other regions, including France, Germany, Canada, Israel, India and most recently Poland, but the MBC version is the first in Arabic.
Andre Reno, senior vice president of format sales at BBC Studios, said: “While office work may look a little different to many of us in 2022, it’s a little moments of rivalry, friendship and humor with these respectable characters and Director. It just feels silly sometimes anyway.
Source: Deadline
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