Cortés
As of October 27, 2026, Cortés is a feature film that is currently in production. The production companies attached are Utopai Studios, Ex Machina Studios and K5 International. Attached are director Paul Mignot; writer Nicholas Kazan; and producer Marco Weber. It is filming in Paris, France and Spain. Production List last updated this listing on October 27, 2026.
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Project Summary
Cortés is currently in production as a historical epic feature from Utopai Studios and Ex Machina Studios. Antonio Banderas stars as Hernán Cortés in the film, which is directed by Paul Mignot and written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Kazan. The production is based in Paris with additional shooting scheduled in Spain. Marco Weber is producing the project, which represents a decades-long effort to bring Kazan's screenplay to the screen. The film combines traditional filmmaking with AI-enabled production tools to help realize the scale of the historical story. Utopai Studios will handle distribution in the U. S. , Canada, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, while Ex Machina Studios will lead sales across Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. The film is scheduled for theatrical release in 2027.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Paul Mignot |
Writing
| Writer | Nicholas Kazan |
Production
| Producer | Marco Weber |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/cort-s (last updated Oct 27, 2026).