When Umar drafted the script for the pilot, he envisioned an epic battle set within a sandstorm and tailored the scene to align with the unique conditions of such a storm. Recognizing Death Valley as the ideal backdrop, Umar knew its expansive landscape would perfectly complement the vision for the pilot, The Creed: Origins. We pinpointed ideal locations within this landscape for key sequences, utilizing vast dunes to create a dramatic setting, flat surfaces for the epic battle scene, and incorporating sandstorms via VFX to enhance the overall intensity of the scenes.

“They hold that the Clans have not Gone Away and if the Clans should Advance Again, they would Wish to be in the DESERT with the wandering Bedouins, SEEKING News about you from FAR AWAY”
– The Qur’an Chapter 33 Verse 20