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.
  • CinecittĂ  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.
  • RĂŠunion (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

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Location Country/Region Main use in Sandokan
Lux Vide studios, Formello Lazio, Italy Ships, interior sets, LED‑wall ocean scenes.
CinecittĂ  Studios, Rome Lazio, Italy Mompracem and other studio-built environments.
Lamezia Terme studios Calabria, Italy Labuan sets and large backlot builds.
Tropea / Vibo Marina / Le Castella Calabria, Italy Coastal exteriors, ports, fortress-like backdrops.
Sammezzano Castle (Leccio) Tuscany, Italy Ornate “exotic” palace interiors and exteriors.
RĂŠunion Island French overseas department Tropical island and jungle locations.

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