'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t' is part of a growing list of major Hollywood productions filmed in Abu Dhabi.
The first footage from Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the third installment in Lionsgate’s magic-heist franchise, has been released, offering audiences an early glimpse at high-octane action scenes filmed in Abu Dhabi. The upcoming thriller, set to premiere in theatres this November, features a star-studded cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike and Morgan Freeman.
Collaboration between Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority, Abu Dhabi Film Commission and Miral, seamlessly facilitating and wrapping yet another international Hollywood production in just 13 days across multiple iconic locations, from leisure and thrills across Yas Island, including scenes of the iconic W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Yas Marina Circuit and Formula 1 car chasing action on the streets of Yas Island and Sheikh Zayed Bridge, to the artistic grandeur of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Saadiyat Island.
Supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, the production benefited from the Emirate’s incentives, including a substantial cashback rebate and streamlined logistical support.
The production employed 175 skilled local crew members, further showcasing the capabilities of Abu Dhabi’s growing film industry. Additionally, six young UAE-based filmmakers were given hands-on internship opportunities on set through the CMA’s creative lab initiative, allowing them to apply their training and gain valuable industry experience alongside an international crew.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film is written by Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Lesslie, Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, with a story by Eric Warren Singer. Producers Bobby Cohen, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci bring the project to life, building on characters originally created by Boaz Yakin and Edward Ricourt.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is part of a growing list of major Hollywood productions filmed in Abu Dhabi. With over 180 international projects having taken advantage of the emirate’s versatile landscapes, professional crews, state-of-the-art facilities, and competitive financial incentives, the region has hosted blockbusters including Dune, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mission: Impossible, Fast and Furious and Star Wars, among others.
