The long-awaited teaser for 7 Dogs has roared online, signalling the arrival of the most ambitious Arabic-language action film ever mounted. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the duo behind Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the USD 40 million thriller pairs regional icons Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz with an international line-up: Italian legend Monica Bellucci (The Matrix Reloaded), Bollywood superstar Salman Khan (the Tiger franchise), Indian screen titan Sanjay Dutt (Vaastav: The Reality), and German-Chinese martial-arts talent Max Huang (Mortal Kombat). Along with Tara Emad (The Blue Elephant 2) and Sandy Bella (Franklin), who join the cast as elite Interpol agents, Saudi television legend Nasser Algassabi appears as General Nasser, opposite Egyptian veteran Sayed Ragab as General Sabri.
7 Dogs is based on an original story by Turki Alalshikh and written by Mohamed El-Dabah. The film follows renowned Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi, who brings down the elusive criminal Ghali Abu Dawood, a member of a clandestine global crime syndicate known as “7 Dogs.”
A year after Ghali’s imprisonment, the organisation resurfaces, focusing on trafficking a potent new drug called “Pink Lady” across the Middle East. To stop the drug’s spread, Khalid must collaborate with Ghali, who possesses inside knowledge of the syndicate, on a secret mission spanning multiple cities worldwide. Their goal: expose the remaining members of the organization and prevent Pink Lady from flooding Arab streets. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Khalid and Ghali realize that their uneasy alliance is their only shot at dismantling the syndicate once and for all, forging an unconventional partnership that blends cunning, intelligence, and rivalry.
The film is sponsored by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Riyadh Season and produced by Sela. Production Services by Black Bear. Ivan Atkinson, renowned for his work on The Covenant and The Gentlemen, serves as the producer of the film.
Robrecht Heyvaert, celebrated for his visually stunning work in Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Ms. Marvel, leads the project as Director of Photography. Paul Kirby, known for his exceptional production design on Kingsman: The Secret Service and Captain Phillips, brings his visionary talent to the project. Beatrice Giannini, acclaimed for her work on Hannibal and Star Wars, joins forces with Mark Bouman, renowned for Wonka and Bridgerton, as the costume designers. Jacqueline Russon, celebrated for her contributions to Pearl Harbor and The Little Mermaid, is the Hair & Make-Up Designer. Duncan Capp, known for his groundbreaking SFX work on Batman Begins, serves as the SFX Supervisor. The action-packed stunts are crafted by the globally renowned team at 87Eleven, led by the stunt coordinator Stephen Dunlevy, whose credits include Mad Max: Fury Road and John Wick.
The film is expected to release in theaters worldwide later this year.
TunisianMonitorOnline (Douha Saafi)
