Working with some of the best Western talent, Ali Fazal’s international projects have consistently made headlines.The actor was cast in the role of one of the leads alongside Gerard Butler in the action-packed Kandahar, which will be released in 2023, just last year.The actor will next be seen in the film Afghan Dreamers, which is being directed by Bill Guttentag, who has won two Oscars.For his two short films, You Don’t Have to Die and Twin Towers, Bill has won the prestigious Academy Award.
The shoot for Afghan Dreamers just got underway in Morocco and will last for 50 days. The majority of the movie will be shot in Morocco and Budapest.The program that was established in 2017 by Afghan tech entrepreneur Roya Mahboob as a means of assisting young women in developing their skills in the field of science and technology despite the country’s heavily patriarchal society is the subject of the true story in the film.The film sheds light on the chaotic and occasionally perilous political landscape of the nation.The story follows the Afghan girls’ team as they competed in competitions around the world, attracted international media attention, and even met influential politicians.Nikohl Booshe, a well-known actor from The Bold Type, will play Roya.
Ali stated, “Excited and humbled to be sharing notes and being directed by Bill, who has an impeccable body of work,” when asked about it.I’m happy to be a part of the film’s retelling of Afghan Dreamers, which is an important story that needs to be told.Laura Overdeck, Samudrika Arora, and Bill Guttentag are producing the movie.
