Viking Centre that Loaned Ship for ‘The Odyssey’ Says that It Has Not Been Compensated by Universal for Repairs
Vikingaleden says it invoiced Universal $6,000 for materials after the longship was returned with damage to its stern and mast.
- The Swedish nonprofit Vikingaleden Association says Universal Studios owes $6,000 in repair costs for the Glad av Gillberga, a Viking ship rented for filming The Odyssey.
- Universal used the vessel for six months, returning it with damage to the stern and mast; Vikingaleden claims the studio agreed to cover repair costs though the nonprofit provided volunteer labor.
- While $6,000 is minor for a production with a $250m budget, Peter Olausson, chair of Vikingaleden, noted it remains substantial for the 200-member nonprofit organization.
- Universal disputed the claim in a statement to The Guardian, asserting that records show all invoices for the ship were paid in full; the studio has reached out to resolve the misunderstanding.
- The film has already generated $264m during its opening weekend; the Glad av Gillberga, a replica based on a wreck from around 1040, has served nearly thirty years navigating the North Sea and Baltic.
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