Rebuilding War-Torn 1940 London for Apple TV+'s Blitz

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Step into the world of Blitz with an exclusive look at the creative process that brought 1940s London to life. Production Designer Adam Stockhausen unveils the intricate work of recreating a war-torn cityscape, capturing the resilience and humanity of the era. Collaborating closely with visionary Writer/Director Steve McQueen and the talented Saoirse Ronan, the team meticulously crafted every detail, from the rubble-strewn streets to the intimate interiors that tell their own stories. Discover how this remarkable production blends authenticity and artistry to immerse viewers in a pivotal moment in history  Blitz Cast:  Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Elliot Heffernan, Erin Kellyman, Stephen Graham, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller and Leigh Gill  Stream Blitz now on Apple TV+!

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00:00Working on Blitz has been so massive.

00:03Adam, our production designer, is a genius.

00:08He's created something beautiful and full of life.

00:13This was very much about the landscape of Britain.

00:16The film set in the London Blitz in 1940.

00:19There's not one single place that still exists in its original form.

00:23So Adam created the whole thing.

00:25Adam Stockhausen is artist, genius.

00:27Action!

00:28We built an awful lot.

00:30The dance hall.

00:31The train station.

00:32The jewelry store.

00:33The flooding in the tube station.

00:35All of these different streets and different corners.

00:39Kyle, check the gate on that, that's great.

00:41The biggest challenge is to show the bombing and the destruction.

00:44We're here today in the pre-bombing mode.

00:47We'll take a couple of weeks and transform it into the post-bomb version of the place.

00:51You don't have to stretch your imagination too far because you're completely amassed within this world.

00:57It's just an absolute pleasure to play around in his creations.

01:01He's incredible.

01:04Make a wish.

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