‘The Odyssey’ VFX House DNEG Co-Finances Francesco Lucente’s Fantasy Adventure ‘Sinbad,’ Cappu Films Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

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DNEG, the visual effects house on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” has come aboard Francesco Lucente’s fantasy adventure “Sinbad” as co-financier and producer, with Hong Kong-based Cappu Films handling sales in a wide spread of territories.

The deal was unveiled ahead of the Tokyo International Film Festival‘s TIFFCOM market. Lucente’s fresh screen version of the classic sailor tale is due to begin pre-production in early 2027 and to deliver in March 2029.

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