Turkish gallant Can Yaman will play a pirate in the new TV show
Can Yaman has lined up his next role. The Turkish gallant will play fictional pirate Sandokan in a reboot series that hopes to reintroduce the legendary character to a new generation of viewers.
The series will be adapted by the European production company Lux Vide and is based on the stories written by Emilio Salgari.
©GettyImagesCan Yama in a photocall in Italy
“Sandokan” follows the titular pirate on his adventures through Southeast Asia, where he is joined by a crew of entertaining characters. The story is set in the mid-19th century on the island of Borneo, with the adaptation having a strong “environmental angle,” according to Variety. The series began filming this week, in Formello, a city outside Rome.
The cast is rounded out by Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl), beloved Italian actor Alessandro Preziosi, Alanah Bloor and John Hannah. The series synopsis follows Sandokan at the beginning of his journey, as a pirate who avoids taking sides. Everything changes when he meets Marianne (Bloor), the daughter of a British consultant. Sandokan and Marianne flee, sparking a pursuit by pirate hunter Lord James Brooke (Westwick).
©GettyImagesCan Yaman at the Venice Film Festival
More about “Sandokan”
Lux Vide CEO Luca Bernabei shared a statement that shows the company’s enthusiasm for its new series. “We are very proud to bring the iconic ‘Sandokan’ saga back to Italian homes,” he said. “Over the last few years, we have worked to create an international project that would enhance Emilio Salgari’s IP in a contemporary way.”
The production company seems keen to take advantage of the beautiful Italian scenery, with the series shot in a bunch of stunning Italian regions including Lazio, Tuscany and Calabria.
