Ahmed El-Sobky Denies Excluding Mohamed Sallam from “Nelly & Sherihan 2
Producer Ahmed El Sobky confirmed that actor Mohamed Salam has not been excluded from the upcoming sequel “Nilly and Sherihan 2,” slated for Ramadan 2027, according to an interview with Youm7 TV. El Sobky addressed widespread social media rumors claiming Salam was removed and replaced by Bayoumi Fouad, dismissing the reports as entirely fabricated speculation.
Addressing Rumors and Social Media Speculation
Internet speculation recently surged regarding the cast roster for “Nilly and Sherihan 2,” the sequel to the hit series returning after a decade. Reports across various outlets claimed substantial lineup changes, including the alleged dismissal of Mohamed Salam. Speaking directly to Youm7 TV, producer Ahmed El Sobky pushed back against these unverified claims. According to El Sobky, no casting changes or exclusions have taken place, and social media platforms are simply generating ungrounded rumors.
El Sobky stated to Youm7 TV that he watches the online discourse and laughs at the fabricated details circulating on Facebook. He emphasized that nobody has been removed and nobody has been newly brought in as a definitive replacement. The production team remains in the developmental phase, where early internet chatter often outpaces actual executive decisions.
Current Production Status and Contracting Realities
The production timeline remains fluid as writers map out the scripts for the 2027 release. According to El Sobky’s statements on Youm7 TV, writer Karim Youssef is currently writing the episodes while Ahmed El Gendy oversees the writing process. At this stage, the creative team has not yet finished breaking down the episodes to finalize role assignments or actor offers.
El Sobky clarified the exact contractual standing of the project. Aside from the two main leads, Donia Samir Ghanem and Amy Samir Ghanem, no actors have officially signed contracts for the series. Discussions regarding supporting cast members—including potential appearances by Mohamed Salam, Mohamed Khater, Ali Sobhy, and Salwa Khattab—remain entirely open. The final character lineup depends entirely on the completed script pages rather than current online predictions.
Industry Context and Regional Broadcast Impact
As production on the series advances toward script completion, official press announcements will clarify the final ensemble cast.
