Layla

Layla is an upcoming British romance film written and directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi in their feature directorial debut. Cast Bilal Hasna as Layla Louis Greatorex as Max Safiyya Ingar as Princy Terique Jarrett as Felix Darkwah as Lucilla Sarah Agha as Fatima Baby Self Esteem as Emily Buket Komur as Sara Emma McDonald as Areej Ghazi Al Ruffai as Travis Production Savannah James-Bayly produced the film for Fox Club Films. Executive producers include Farhana Bhula of Film4, Kristin Irving of BFI, Mary Burke of Public Dreams, and Nina Yang Bongiovi. Principal photography took place in East London over six weeks and wrapped in December 2022. Release Film4 holds the UK and Ireland distribution rights. A first look image was shared in December 2022. Layla was selected by the BFI and British Council for the Great8 showcase at the 2023 Cannes Marché.