"Sandokan - The Awakening of a Hero" All episodes of Season 1 to be exclusively streamed starting Saturday, May 2!

■ Turkish international star Can Yaman becomes a strong, beautiful, and "intense" legendary pirate!

The epic action-adventure TV drama series "Sandokan" (original title), which has garnered enthusiastic support worldwide. This work, a pirate adventure action drama adapting the TV series of the same-name novel series by Italian author Emilio Salgari, was previously adapted into a film "Sandokan the Great" (1963, Italy), and then made into a TV series in 1976, becoming a massive hit in over 85 countries and creating a major movement. And now, this work, which can be called a "modern version" re-adapted after 50 years, has been decided to be exclusively streamed in its entirety on the video streaming service Hulu starting Saturday, May 2, under the Japanese title "Sandokan - The Awakening of a Hero". (Season 1, all 8 episodes streamed at once)

Starring in this work is Can Yaman, an international star from Turkey. Possessing both the intelligence of a former member of a global accounting firm and a masculine physique, he has gained cult popularity mainly in Europe with his looks that exude intelligence amidst wild sex appeal, and his delicate acting skills. The character he plays, Sandokan, is an indomitable warrior and pirate leader who continues to fight and resist British colonial forces to protect the freedom of his family and comrades, and has also acquired the ways of fighting to survive and the means to protect what is important. As he repeatedly carries out bold raids in the waters he claims as his territory, his encounter with Marianne, the daughter of the British Consul of Labuan, will drastically change Sandokan's fate... It depicts the forbidden romance between those of different classes and positions, and how Sandokan, torn between his heart as a warrior and his love, is forced to make a major choice as a human being, and eventually grows into a hero. Furthermore, the authentic action sequences where Can's physical beauty overflows everywhere, the meticulously depicted historical background, the beautiful and majestic shooting locations, and the thorough attention to detail in costumes, art, and music create an overwhelmingly visually stunning world.

In the Japanese main visual unveiled alongside the streaming announcement, Sandokan turning around against the backdrop of a magnificent sea, and the characters symbolizing the story of love and destiny surrounding him, are impressively depicted. In the Japanese trailer also unveiled, the trajectory of Sandokan, played by Can Yaman, as he fights, loves, and transcends destiny to become a hero, is expressed with overwhelming power through marine action and dramatic scenes. It is a video that evokes his turbulent story living as a pirate, and the destiny of love and heroism waiting beyond that.

Sandokan fights in earnest, loves in earnest, and saves his comrades and family in earnest. Please look forward to Season 1 of the drama series "Sandokan - The Awakening of a Hero," where you can fully enjoy the charm of Can Yaman, who plays the strong, beautiful, and "intense" new hero.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/XxjH95nlZcE

■ A gorgeous cast gathers, including British rising star Alannah Bloor and "Gossip Girl" star Ed Westwick!

This work features a gorgeous cast including Can Yaman in the main roles. "Rising star" Alannah Bloor, who also appeared in the film "Rowan Atkinson's Man vs. Bee," plays the role of Marianne, the British Consul's daughter. Furthermore, Ed Westwick, who appeared in "Children of Men" and the generation-defining "Gossip Girl," plays the legendary pirate hunter Lord Brooke, who stands in the way of Sandokan and Marianne. In addition, Italian actor Alessandro Preziosi, known for "Medici," "Black Out," and "The Lying Life of Adults," as well as John Hannah, familiar to Japanese audiences from his roles in "The Last of Us," "Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Sliding Doors," and his memorable role in "The Mummy" film series, will color the work. Please pay attention to the gorgeous co-starring of these talented actors and how the unique characters they each play will intertwine with Sandokan and the story.

Last year, this work, broadcast as a TV drama on the Italian national broadcasting station Rai, swept the prime time on Mondays in the country! Not only did it win the number one viewer rating, but it also recorded a maximum viewership of over 6.6 million and an audience share of about 34%.

On Saturday, May 2, all 8 episodes will finally begin streaming at once in Japan! Please enjoy it on Hulu, where all episodes will be exclusively streamed domestically.

"Sandokan" is produced by Lux Vide, a Fremantle company, in collaboration with Rai Fiction. Based on an idea by Luca Bernabei, this work is a new visual adaptation of the historical saga by Emilio Salgari, developed for television by Alessandro Sermoneta, Scott Rosenbaum, and Davide Lantieri. Directed by Jan Maria Michelini and Nicola Abbatangelo. The series is distributed worldwide by Fremantle and in Spain by Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group.

Please be sure to watch the intense new hero Sandokan on Hulu.