Shahid teases Embassy 87 series inspired by 1987 Saudi embassy attack in Iran

RIYADH — The streaming platform MBC Shahid has unveiled the poster for its upcoming series “Embassy 87,” inspired by the storming of the Saudi embassy in Tehran in 1987.Shahid shared the poster on its Instagram account, describing the series as inspired by a political incident that resonated worldwide. **media[2672574]** The Saudi series is directed by British filmmaker Colin Teague, known for directing the Saudi series Rashash and the film “Ambulance” in Saudi Arabia.The cast includes Aziz Gharbawi, Mohsen bin Mansour, Hossam Al-Harthi, Reem Al-Habib, Sara Taibah, Shoja’a Nashat, Mina Kavani and Samar Shasha.The series was filmed in 2022 but was postponed before its upcoming release was officially announced on Shahid.The announcement generated strong reactions from viewers on social media, with many expressing anticipation for the show, writing comments such as “Finally, after waiting” and “Very excited to watch it.”RIYADH — The streaming platform MBC Shahid has unveiled the poster for its upcoming series “Embassy 87,” inspired by the storming of the Saudi embassy in Tehran in 1987.Shahid shared the poster on its Instagram account, describing the series as inspired by a political incident that resonated worldwide. **media[2672574]** The Saudi series is directed by British filmmaker Colin Teague, known for directing the Saudi series Rashash and the film “Ambulance” in Saudi Arabia.The cast includes Aziz Gharbawi, Mohsen bin Mansour, Hossam Al-Harthi, Reem Al-Habib, Sara Taibah, Shoja’a Nashat, Mina Kavani and Samar Shasha.The series was filmed in 2022 but was postponed before its upcoming release was officially announced on Shahid.The announcement generated strong reactions from viewers on social media, with many expressing anticipation for the show, writing comments such as “Finally, after waiting” and “Very excited to watch it.”