An Arabic version of “Game of Thrones” this Ramadan?

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Mon, 08 May 2017 - 06:00 GMT

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Game of thrones actors Game of thrones Arabic official page

CAIRO – 8 May 2017: An Arabized version of the immensely popular American HBO series “Game of Thrones” is set to premiere during the Ramadan season. The Arab series is titled ‘‘Orchidia’’ and its filmmakers are working at full-speed to wrap up shooting in time for its release date.

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The series consists of 36 episodes, but it is unknown how closely it will resemble the original and whether the Arab version will be a loose spin-off or a reinterpretation.

Its synopsis, however, seems quite similar to "Game of Thrones" as it is about a deadly conflict between three fictional medieval kingdoms: the kingdom of Orchidia, the kingdom of Samara and the kingdom of Assyria.

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The rulers of the three kingdoms are fighting for the throne through every possible means. The series will also be consistent with "Games of Thrones’" dramatic arc by depicting grisly battle scenes, power struggles, amoral social climbers, vendettas and familial conflicts, as well as existential themes of man and fate.

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"Orchidia" is a Syrian historical fantasy TV series with a production budget of $5 million (90.3 million EGP).

The series’ fantastical story takes place in a virtual time and place; special sets have been built in Romania for the shooting.

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Game of thrones and Orchidia actors - Game of thrones Arabic official page

People started comparing the Arabic version with the original as soon as posters of “Orchidia” started appearing online. Many social media users created a photo gallery juxtaposing images of Syrian actors beside their American counterparts.

Fans are also wondering how the Arabic version will present the explicit scenes that put the original version at the cutting-edge of cinematography.

Orchidia stars Bassel Khayyat, Jamal Soleiman, Samer al-Masry and Aimée Sayah in lead roles and is directed by Hatem Ali.

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