Shahbaz Shigri unveils first teaser of Pakistan's ambitious 3D animated series 'Luna'
Pakistani filmmaker and actor Shahbaz Shigri has unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming 3D CGI animated series, Luna, offering audiences a breathtaking glimpse into an ambitious homegrown project that is already generating excitement across the entertainment industry.
Featuring hyper-realistic digital versions of some of Pakistan's biggest stars, the visually stunning teaser has left fans and fellow celebrities eagerly awaiting its release.
Taking to Instagram, Shahbaz shared the cinematic teaser alongside a heartfelt note reflecting on the dedication behind the project.
"It's been 2 months, 7 days a week, 12 hours a day of nonstop learn-apply-create and repeat. Even my nightmares are about GPU crashes and rigging characters. Nonetheless, the process is always the best part of it all. Here's a teaser to my upcoming CG series called 'Luna', featuring Noor Zafar Khan, Shahzad Sheikh and Gohar Rasheed and possibly others as I continue expanding this universe. Made in Unreal Engine 5.7 and Blender 4.2 (No AI was used in the making of this)."
Shahbaz revealed that the project has been created entirely using Unreal Engine 5.7 and Blender 4.2, emphasizing that every character, environment, and animation was crafted through traditional 3D modelling, rigging, and animation techniques without the assistance of artificial intelligence.
The teaser is accompanied by the powerful soundtrack "Sonne" by German industrial metal band Rammstein, creating a dark, cinematic atmosphere that hints at an intense action-packed narrative.
The first look also showcases remarkably lifelike CGI versions of several renowned Pakistani actors. Shahzad Sheikh appears as a rugged, battle-hardened character under dramatic lighting, while Noor Zafar Khan is seen with subtle cuts and blood-stained clothing, suggesting her role may involve survival or high-stakes action. Meanwhile, Mirza Gohar Rasheed appears as a stern military commander clad in tactical armour and a combat helmet amid fiery embers, adding to the teaser's gritty visual tone.
The ambitious project immediately caught the attention of the entertainment fraternity. Celebrities including Sarah Khan, Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Noor Zafar Khan, Zainab Shabbir, Shahzad Sheikh, and Ali Rehman Khan flooded the comment section with praise, while fans applauded Shahbaz's creativity, dedication, and technical achievement.
Although Shahbaz has yet to reveal the complete storyline or official release date, the teaser suggests that Luna will introduce audiences to a dark, expansive cinematic universe driven by action, mystery, and compelling characters. The filmmaker also hinted that additional cast members will join the project as he continues to expand the world of Luna, making it one of Pakistan's most anticipated original CGI productions.