Age: 55
male
Amr Waked was born in Cairo, Egypt on 12 April 1973. He studied economics and theatre in the American University in Cairo. In his early experience as an actor Amr joined the Temple Theatre Troop in 1994, and Yaaru Theatre Troop in 1999, where he trained and developed his tools as a stage performer. With his experience onstage, Waked managed to film his first role on the big screen in 1998 when he joined Ossama Fawzy's of "Gannet El Shayateen". Waked's award winning performance paved his way to become a popular actor famous for his gravity and vast range. In 2003, Waked joined Stephen Gegan's cast of Syriana, which was his first appearance in an international film. His performance was acclaimed and presented him with other opportunities in international productions, like House Of Saddam and Salmon Fishing In The Yemen. In 2005, Amr co-established "zad communication & production llc" to begin his experience as a producer. The communication agency and production house was to focus on developmental and social issues in Egypt and the Middle East. In 2012, zad produced its first feature film "Winter Of Discontent", directed by Ibrahim El Batout, which opened in the 69th Venice Film Festival in 2012.
In 9th-century Baghdad, a street orphan named Basim transforms into a master assassin after discovering a hidden order dedicated to fighting tyranny from the shadows. Haunted by fragmented memories and a mysterious past, Basim navigates the sprawling city's rooftops and alleyways, eliminating corrupt officials and uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the caliphate itself. As he climbs the ranks of the Assassin Brotherhood, he grapples with questions of identity and destiny while mastering lethal parkour, stealth, and combat techniques. The story weaves historical intrigue with supernatural mystery, revealing that Basim's life may be far more connected to ancient forces than he realizes. Caught between vengeance, duty, and self-discovery, he must decide what kind of assassin—and person—he truly wants to become.
