The 12-part series promises “a 21st century take on the classic 8th century hero” and stars newcomer Elliot Knight as Sinbad, alongside Lost’s Naveen Andrews as Sinbad’s nemesis, Lord Akbari; Orla Brady (Fringe) as the evil Taryn; Sophie Okonedo (Doctor Who) as Razia, Queen of the Water-Thieves; and Timothy Spall (Harry Potter) as Anicetus, The Old Man of the Sea.

Episode 1 will air on Sunday 8th July.

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Anne Mensah, Sky’s Head of Drama, commented: “Sinbad may be set centuries ago, but the story of a young boy yearning to be a man is timeless … Heroes never go out of fashion and Sinbad has a classic hero’s journey, with lots of action and adventure. A good adventure remains fun whatever age you are, or whatever decade you’re in.”

Orla Brady said: “This version, as imagined by Andy Wilson, feels very modern but is true to the ancient tale … I think that Elliot and all the Providence gang bring a zeal to the story which feels modern, yet timeless.”

Sophie Okonedo added: “I think myths and fairytales are not only enduring but are necessary to help us understand and interpret darker, stickier aspects of our nature. Sometimes it’s easier to understand less digestible parts of ourselves in fairytales and myths.”

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