“Shaker: The Hero Returns” Offers a New Experience Blending Reality and Fiction Actor Youssef Ja’roun Portrays Shaker Roya Media Group: The Series Reflects Our Direction Toward Contemporary Content

Roya Media Group has announced the completion of filming its new comedy series “Shaker: The Hero Returns”, scheduled to air during Ramadan 2026 as part of a comedy hour on Roya TV.

The series adopts a “mockumentary comedy” style, offering viewers a fresh experience that blends reality and fiction with a local Jordanian spirit. The story follows Shaker, a boxing champion who awakens from a six-year coma to find himself in a world completely changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. He embarks on a journey full of comedic situations and ironic twists as he attempts to reclaim his former glory.

Series Cast

Actor Youssef Ja’roun plays the role of Shaker, while Maria Aliyan stars as Manal, alongside a selection of prominent local actors. The filming took place across various locations in Amman, from hospitals to a gym converted into a sewing workshop, as well as popular sites that reflect the authentic Jordanian environment.

Roya Media Group Statement

The group stated that completing filming marks an important milestone in preparation for the Ramadan 2026 season, emphasizing that the series represents their aim to provide modern, diverse content that combines smart comedy with the spirit of Jordanian society.

In their statement, they said: “We are excited to share this unique comedic experience with viewers, highlighting a new aspect of Jordanian creativity in television content production.”

“Shaker: The Hero Returns” will be broadcast exclusively on Roya TV and Roya Media Group platforms starting Ramadan 2026.

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