Razane Jammal
Razane Jammal | |
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رزان جمال | |
Razane Jammal in 2022 | |
| Born | 7 August 1987 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | www |
Razane Jammal (Arabic: رزان جمّال; born 7 August 1987) is a British-Lebanese actress and author. She is best known for her roles in the Arabic series ''Al Thaman'', Netflix Original series Paranormal,[1] and the historical film ''Kira & El Gin'', and her work in films by Kanye West, Robert Guédiguian, Marwan Hamed and Olivier Assayas. She plays Lyta Hall in the 2022 Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. In 2025, she made her literary debut with the children's book ''Lulu and Blu''.
Biography
Early life
Razane Jammal was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon.[2] She studied business at King’s College London.
She started acting in television commercials at age 15, taking part in regional campaigns in the Middle East.[3] At age 18 she moved to London where she studied business at the King's College,[3] and was eventually cast in her first film role in 2009 in Carlos by Olivier Assayas.[4]
Career
Her breakout role was in 2010's Carlos. In 2012, she was also part of the cast for Kanye West's debut short film screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Cruel Summer.[5] In 2014 she starred with Liam Neeson in A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014).[6] In 2015, she starred in Robert Guédiguian's Don't Tell Me The Boy Was Mad, which premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.[7] She played the role of Maggie in the Netflix Original series Paranormal, based on the books by Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. The series is directed by Amr Salama and Majid Al Ansari.[8]
In May 2021, it was announced that Jammal had joined the cast of The Sandman for Netflix, based on Neil Gaiman's DC Comics graphic novel.[9]
In 2022, Jammal appeared in the Egyptian historical film Kira & El Gin, directed by Marwan Hamed.[10]
In 2023, she starred in the Arabic drama series Al Thaman (The Price), gaining wide popularity across the Middle East.[11]
In 2024, she appeared in the MBC drama series Al Qadar.[12]
Writing
In 2025, Jammal made her debut as a children's book author with Lulu and Blu: The Tale of a Vegetarian Lioness, a Friendly Fish and Their Most Unusual Friendship, illustrated by Sasha Haddad and published by Turning Point. The story follows a vegetarian lioness and a friendly fish who form an unlikely friendship.[13][14]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Carlos | Lana Jarrar | Miniseries |
| 2012 | Cruel Summer | Queen | Short film; directed by Kanye West |
| 2012 | Flying Blind | Dima | Film |
| 2013 | Djinn | Salama | Film |
| 2014 | Embratoriyet Meen | Karla | Main role |
| 2014 | A Walk Among The Tombstones | Carrie Kristo | Film |
| 2015 | Saraya Abdeen | Ujeni | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2015 | Don't Tell Me the Boy Was Mad | Anahit | Film |
| 2016 | Berlin Station | Aalia Bidwee | Episodes: "Lights Don't Run on Loyalty", "Proof of Life" |
| 2017 | Bad Buzz | Salayadinya | Film |
| 2020 | Paranormal | Maggie | Main role |
| 2020 | Doubt | Iman | Main role |
| 2022 | Kira & El Gin | Emily | Main role |
| 2022 | The Sandman | Lyta Hall | Recurring role |
| 2023 | Al Thaman | Sarah | Main role |
| 2023 | Taghyeer Gaw | Gisele | |
| 2024 | Al Qadar | Nour | Main role |
References
- ^ "THE SHOOTING OF PARANORMAL KICKS OFF". About Netflix.
- ^ "ملامحها أوروبية لكن أصولها تضم كل الدول العربية.. حكاية الفنانة رزان جمال" [Her features are European, but her origins include all Arab countries.. The story of the artist Razane Jammal] (in Arabic). Makom Mona El-Shazly. 25 January 2023.
- ^ a b "The Sandman's Razane Jammal on Taking Her Career to New Heights While Staying True to Herself". Vogue Arabia. 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Q&A;: Razane Jammal". Rolling Stone. 5 June 2011. Archived from the original on 2014-07-26.
- ^ Nasri Atallah. "Razane Jammal | Actress". 35mmfrombeirut.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Interview with Lebanese Actress Razane Jammal | Style.com/Arabia". Vogue Arabia.
- ^ Gilman, Greg (April 23, 2015). "Cannes Film Festival Adds 9 Titles to Official Selection Lineup".
- ^ "Netflix Is Adapting 'Paranormal,' a Praised Egyptian Series of Novels into a Sensational Show". About Her. November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Lebanese Star Razane Jammal Just Landed A Major Role In The DC Universe". 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Kira & El Gin becomes one of the highest-grossing films in Egyptian cinema". Ahram Online. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Razane Jammal speaks about Al Thaman". ELLE Arabia. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Razane Jammal stars in MBC drama Al Qadar". ELLE Arabia. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Ghanem, Basma (16 June 2025). "British Lebanese actress Razane Jammal releases children's book in Beirut". Arab News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Lulu and Blu – The Tale of a Vegetarian Lioness, a Friendly Fish and their most unusual Friendship". Antoine Online. Turning Point. Retrieved 18 June 2025.