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

DNEG, the visual effects company behind Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”, has joined Francesco Lucente’s fantasy adventure “Sinbad” as co-financier and producer. The deal brings an experienced effects studio and an international sales partner to a new screen version of the classic sailor’s tale, as its financing and cast are assembled.

Hong Kong-based Cappu Films is selling the film across territories in Asia, Europe, the CIS, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa and some Pacific islands. Pre-production is due to begin in early 2027, with delivery planned for March 2029; sales talks began at the Busan market and are continuing ahead of TIFFCOM. Lucente wrote the screenplay and will direct, while DNEG’s credits include “Inception”, “Interstellar” and both “Dune” films.