A USD 90 million Hollywood film will bring renowned actors including Anthony Hopkins, Liam Hemsworth, Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson to Abu Dhabi early December, according to events management company, Sky Events, which is managing the production for the film. The remake of Arabian Nights, directed by Chuck Russell, will see Hopkins play the role […]
A USD 90 million Hollywood film will bring renowned actors including Anthony Hopkins, Liam Hemsworth, Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson to Abu Dhabi early December, according to events management company, Sky Events, which is managing the production for the film.
The remake of Arabian Nights, directed by Chuck Russell, will see Hopkins play the role of the evil king Pharotu while there are mixed rumours about Hunger Games star Hemsworths role. Some reports state he will play Ali Baba while others say he will act as a young military commander who will team up with the good people. 60% of film will be shot between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, according to Sky Events.
Produced by Mayhem Pictures, the plot revolves around one of the tales in the Arabian Nights, where a young army commander joins forces with Sinbad to save the wife of a sultan.
The movie is expected to hit theatres late 2013 or early 2014.
