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March 20, 2024

AC Gallery: Shōgun

Additional images from the production of this FX period drama.

ASC Staff

Unit photography by Katie Yu, courtesy of FX


In Shōgun, the miniseries based on James Clavell's acclaimed 1975 novel, cinematographers Sam McCurdy, ASC, BSC; Christopher Ross, BSC; Marc Laliberté, CSC; and Aril Wretblad, FSF help bring to life the milieu of medieval Japan, where a perilous power struggle plays out with deadly consequences.


Production on the 10-part FX show primarily took place at Mammoth Studios in Burnaby, British Columbia, which allowed the crew to make ample use of the area's forests, fields and coastline to convincingly mimic its period setting. This behind-the-scenes photo gallery offers glimpses at the making of Episodes 1 and 2, shot by Ross, and Episode 7, shot by McCurdy.


The crew shoots actor Hiroyuki Sanada (playing Lord Toranaga) for a scene set in a courtyard for Episode 1, shot by Christopher Ross, BSC.

A track on the floor of the interior of the Osaka Castle set helps shoot a scene featuring Lady Mariko (Anna Sawai, middle right) for Episode 1.

The crew prepares to shoot portions of Episode 1 at Mammoth Studios in Burnaby, British Columbia.


The crew prepares to shoot a scene for Episode 2, shot by Ross, featuring English navigator John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis).

To emphasize the presence of an ominous force in Episode 7, shot by Sam McCurdy, ASC, BSC, the production played up the visual motif of pervasive mist.

You'll find AC's in-depth coverage of Shōgun in our April 2024 issue.






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