“peace and Snake 2” Star Asma Jalal faces Backlash Over Character’s Portrayal
Cairo, Egypt – Actress Asma Jalal is facing significant public criticism for her role in the newly released film “Peace and Snake 2,” with manyโ viewers expressing disapproval of her character and on-screen appearance as revealed in the film’s trailer. The controversy centers on Jalal’s portrayal of “Malik,” aโฃ character involved in a complex romantic storyline โฃwith Amr Youssef’s “Ahmed Al-Alfi.”
The online response has been largely negative, with comments ranging from disappointment to outright condemnation. Viewers โhave voiced concerns over the character’s depiction, with some stating, “We would love you,” while others criticized Jalal’s career choices, questioning whether she is “taking โคthis path if weakened โtalent and personality.” Several โcomments specifically referenced โJalal’s previous roles, with one user โฃlamenting, “I miss her veiled,” and another asking, “Where is Kinda Alloush from โขwatchingโค de?” A especially strong sentiment emerged with โฃtheโฃ declaration, “Suzy โis the one who is the values โโand principles of society,” seemingly referencing a perceived โขcontrast โฃbetween Jalal’s current role and โmore traditionally conservative figures.
“Peace and Snake 2,” directed by Tariq Al-Arian and produced by Musa Issa, also stars Dhafer Al-Abidin, majed Al-Masry, Hatem Salah, Fadwa Abed, and features a special appearance by Sawsan Badr. The film, written โby Ahmed Hosni, presents a new narrative separate from the original “Peace and Snake” released โ24 years prior. The current โcontroversy highlights the ongoingโข debateโ surrounding portrayals of womenโ in Egyptian โcinema and the expectations placed upon public figures regarding societal values.
