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Director reveals Egypt missed out on 'Moon Knight' because of permits

Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, the first Arab to direct a Marvel production, has criticized his country’s bureaucracy and intervention by multiple authorities in obtaining licenses to film international productions on Egyptian soil.
(L-R) Mohamed Diab, director, and May Calamawy attend the "Moon Knight" Los Angeles Special Launch.

CAIRO — Egyptian film director Mohamed Diab, the first Arab to direct a Marvel production, revealed that the series “Moon Knight” was to be filmed in Egypt, but due to the difficulty of obtaining permits, the shooting was moved to Hungary. 

As a result, Egypt lost out on the money that would have been spent during the shooting, in addition to the free promotion for tourism in the country.

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