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The upcoming Netflix series Extraction promises to explore the deep-seated trauma, betrayals, and moral dilemmas faced by its characters as they navigate extreme challenges. In exciting news, Egyptian-Palestinian actress May Calamawy has officially joined the cast, sharing the screen with notable talents such as Waleed Zuaiter, Ed Speleers, Omar Sy, Boyd Holbrook, and Natalie Dormer.

Developed by showrunner, writer, and executive producer Glen Mazzara, this series is set within the universe of the Extraction action thriller franchise, which first debuted in 2020 featuring Chris Hemsworth in the lead role. The inaugural season will consist of eight episodes, centering on a mercenary, portrayed by Omar Sy, who embarks on a perilous mission to rescue hostages in Libya.

Calamawy will take on the role of Priscilla Ragab, an intelligent and empathetic executive known for her ability to maintain composure under pressure, as reported by Deadline. Meanwhile, Zuaiter will play Hamza Najjar, a former soldier on a quest for justice, and Speleers has been cast as Alford Griff, an engineer.

The Extraction film franchise began with the 2020 movie directed by Sam Hargrave, which is based on the graphic novel Ciudad by Ande Parks, featuring artwork by Fernando León González and co-written by Joe and Anthony Russo.

Calamawy is well-known for her captivating performances in the Netflix series Ramy and in Marvel’s Moon Knight (2022), where she portrayed Layla El-Faouly, who later evolves into the Scarlet Scarab. Recently, she made headlines in 2024 when her role in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II was significantly reduced, leading to disappointment among her fans online.