Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Friday, July 18, 2025
    961
    Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok
    • Breaking News
    • Guides
    • Food & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Join the Team
    • Whatsapp
      • 961
      • 961 News
    Advertise with Us Get the App
    961
    Home»Magazine»Lifestyle»Entertainment
    2 Mins Read

    Boy From Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum Will Perform in the New Marvel Movie!

    By Nour Abdul RedaNovember 25, 2019Updated:May 14, 2020
    Facebook WhatsApp Copy Link

    Zain Al-Rafeea is a Syrian refugee that came to Lebanon in 2012 and lived with his parents in the slums of Beirut.

    He would work as a delivery boy for 5 years to help assist his family financially, all while battling through the apartheid laws that come along with being a refugee.

    Lebanese director Nadine Labaki introduced the world to Zain in her 2018 drama film Capernaum.

    It tells the story of a 12-years old Lebanese boy (Zain) who runs away from his parents’ house because of child negligence and after they forced his little sister to marry an older man for money.

    Zain, later on, commits a violent crime and gets sentenced to five years of prison. In his trial, he sues his parents because they gave birth to him.

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Oprah (@oprah)

    Capernaum is the highest-grossing Middle-Eastern film of all time, after becoming a sleeper hit at the international box office with over $68 million worldwide, against a production budget of $4 million.

    Its largest international market is China, where it became a surprise blockbuster with over $54 million. Capernaum was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Nadine Labaki (@nadinelabaki)

    A lot of people worldwide met Zain’s story and his charismatic acting skills with great empathy and support, one of them was Oprah Winfrey who posted about the movie several times on her official Instagram page.

    Zain even caught the attention of the biggest Hollywood actors and directors, with Salma Hayek teasing on her official Instagram account Zain’s casting in the 2020 MCU movie “The Eternals.”

    Hayek captioned a photo of her and Zain saying: “Hanging with the Eternals’ youth.”

    Salma’s photo was reposted on Zain’s Instagram account, alongside other photos of him touring in Hollywood. Nonetheless, Marvel did not release an official statement that confirms it.

    The film’s main cast has been unveiled, and it includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood like Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harington, and Gemma Chan.

    The Eternals tells the story of an immortal race called the Eternals, who are in a millennium-old conflict with the less-evolved Deviants, and their originators, the Celestials.

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Zein Alrafih (@zein_alrafeeh)

    Even though nothing is officially confirmed yet, we believe there is no fire without smoke! And Salma Hayek’s caption is revelatory. We will be awaiting an official statement from Zain confirming his role in the new MCU movie.

    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email

    For You

    edde sands

    How Lebanon Took Over Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind Habibi’

    Chafic

    We Spoke To Chafic From Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind Habibi’ – Here’s What He Told Us

    Netflix October Guide

    40+ New Releases on Lebanese Netflix this October

    netflix

    30+ New Movies & Shows You Can Watch on Lebanese Netflix This Month

    Myriam Fares

    PUBG MOBILE Is Teaming Up With Myriam Fares

    Byblos Is Getting A Geopark

    shark tank Lebanon

    Shark Tank Is Officially Coming To Lebanon – Here’s How You Can Get A Chance To Pitch Your Idea

    lebanon jounieh cyprus by ferry 961

    You’ll Soon Be Able To Travel Between Lebanon & Cyprus By Ferry

    June 8, 2025

    20 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Had Lebanese Roots

    April 22, 2019
    whish pay lebanon 961

    You Can Now Use Whish Pay At Shopify Stores

    June 13, 2025

    Lebanon’s Shawarma Is Going Viral in The Philippines

    April 21, 2019

    How Mia Khalifa Became One Of The Most Outspoken Advocates For Lebanon

    August 13, 2020
    Lebanese boutiques

    25 Boutiques In Lebanon To Find Your Dream Evening Dress This Wedding Season

    June 9, 2024

    20 Typical Lebanese Slang Expressions

    April 21, 2020
    arabic words

    30 Beautiful Arabic Words You Probably Want To Learn

    April 22, 2020
    caracalla one thousand and one nights

    Caracalla Just Added More Dates For “One Thousand and One Nights” & You Def Don’t Want To Miss It!

    July 5, 2025
    961 Logo
    Facebook WhatsApp TikTok Instagram

    Popular Topics

    • Guides
    • Eat & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Lebanon News
    • Diaspora
    • Explained

    961

    • About
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • News WhatsApp Channel
    • Corrections Policy
    • Ownership & Funding

    Services

    • Advertise
    • Careers
    • App Waitlist
    • Contact Us
    • Newsletter
    961™ | All Rights Reserved ©2025
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.