# Egyptian drama production of Jotha Hayya

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egyptian-drama-production-of-jotha-hayya
> Updated: 2026-11-09T20:18:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The production of the drama series “Jotha Hayya” (A Living Corpse), part of the “Al Qessa Al Kamla” (The Full Story) project, has progressed through filming and release on the Shahid streaming platform. 

Inspired by real-life criminal cases, the series is written by Amr Mahmoud Yassin and directed by Hossam Ali. The production features a cast including Rania Youssef, Ahmed Magdy, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, and Tharaa Gabal. 

Writer Amr Mahmoud Yassin has defended the series for its focus on psychological backgrounds and human complexities, stating that the value of the drama lies in understanding human motives behind criminal behavior rather than merely depicting criminal acts.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Rania Youssef begins filming “Jutha Hayya” for Al Qessa Al Kamla

Filming has started for “Jutha Hayya,” a new installment of the series “Al Qessa Al Kamla,” starring Rania Youssef and based on real criminal events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rania-youssef-begins-filming-jutha-hayya-for-al-qessa-al-kamla

### 2026-11-02: Tharaa Gabal returns to drama in new series Jotha Hayya

Actress Tharaa Gabal returns to drama in the new series “Jotha Hayya,” part of the “Al Qessa Al Kamla” collection on Shahid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tharaa-gabal-returns-to-drama-in-new-series-jotha-hayya

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