CAIRO, February 3, 2026 – A poster for the upcoming Egyptian series “Children of the Shepherd,” starring Majed El Masry, has sparked a social media debate over its resemblance to the promotional artwork for the Turkish drama “Dream Ashraf.” The controversy ignited online discussions about originality and artistic influence.
Poster Similarity Raises Eyebrows
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the debate centers on whether the visual parallels between the two series’ posters are coincidental or indicative of something more.
Egyptian producer Shadi Makar, of “Children of the Shepherd,” addressed the concerns directly, firmly denying any intentional imitation.
No Borrowing From Turkish Series
Makar firmly denied any direct influence from “Dream Ashraf” on “Children of the Shepherd.” He asserted that the final poster design is intrinsically linked to the narrative and atmosphere of the Egyptian series, and that the two works are entirely autonomous. Makar stated that the distinctions between the two series will become apparent when “Children of the Shepherd” premieres during the upcoming Ramadan season.
About “Children of the Shepherd”
“children of the Shepherd” is slated to air during Ramadan and will consist of 30 episodes. The series falls into the social drama genre and features a cast including Majed Al-Masry, Nermin Al-Feki, Ahmed Eid, Khaled Al-Sawy, Ihab Fahmy, Amal bouchoucha, and Fadia Abdel-Ghani. Mahmoud Kamel is directing the production.
is the similarity between the posters merely a coincidence? Producer Shadi makar believes visual parallels can occur naturally in art, often arising from shared influences and creative convergence.
