where was sandokan filmed
The new Sandokan TV series (2025, with Can Yaman) was filmed mainly in Italy, with some additional work abroad.
Main filming locations
- Formello (near Rome, Lazio, Italy) – Lux Vide studios, indoor sets and ship scenes on large LED volumes.
- Cinecittà Studios, Rome (Lazio, Italy) – Studio work, including many Mompracem scenes.
- Lamezia Terme Studios, Calabria, Italy – Large backlot where Labuan and other colonial-style sets were recreated.
- Calabrian coast (Italy) – Outdoor and sea‑view shots in places like Tropea, Vibo Marina and Le Castella (Isola di Capo Rizzuto).
- Leccio, Tuscany (Sammezzano Castle) – Used for exotic, Moorish-style interior and exterior locations.
- Réunion (Indian Ocean) – Additional on‑location shooting to stand in for tropical island and jungle environments.
Some sea and island backgrounds were also generated in studio and then blended with real aerial footage from Calabria and Thailand to create the final “Tiger of Malaysia” look.
Quick comparison of key sites
| Location | Country/Region | Main use in Sandokan |
|---|---|---|
| Lux Vide studios, Formello | Lazio, Italy | Ships, interior sets, LED‑wall ocean scenes. | [1][7][3]
| Cinecittà Studios, Rome | Lazio, Italy | Mompracem and other studio-built environments. | [5][1]
| Lamezia Terme studios | Calabria, Italy | Labuan sets and large backlot builds. | [5][7][1][3]
| Tropea / Vibo Marina / Le Castella | Calabria, Italy | Coastal exteriors, ports, fortress-like backdrops. | [7][1][3][5]
| Sammezzano Castle (Leccio) | Tuscany, Italy | Ornate “exotic” palace interiors and exteriors. | [3][5]
| Réunion Island | French overseas department | Tropical island and jungle locations. | [7]
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