Who directed the 2016 film Rogue One?
Gareth Edwards directed the 2016 film Rogue One. Disney announced his appointment in May 2014, and he oversaw principal photography that began on the 8th of August 2015.
Gareth Edwards directed the 2016 film Rogue One. Disney announced his appointment in May 2014, and he oversaw principal photography that began on the 8th of August 2015.
Principal photography for Rogue One began at Pinewood Studios on the 8th of August 2015 and wrapped in February 2016. Post-production concluded on the 28th of November 2016 after five weeks of reshoots led by Tony Gilroy.
Rogue One grossed $534.9 million in United States and Canada plus $523.9 million in other countries totaling $1.059 billion worldwide. Deadline Hollywood calculated net profit as $319.6 million accounting for production budgets marketing talent participation and other costs.
Industrial Light & Magic produced visual effects using CGI to insert Peter Cushing's likeness over actor Guy Henry's body. A digital model of Cushing was mapped over Henry's performance like a digital body mask with input from his estate regarding mannerisms and subtle adjustments.
Filming took place across multiple continents including Iceland, Maldives, Jordan, Israel, and London. Huge sets were built at Pinewood Studios to complement global location shoots while scenes set on Yavin 4 were filmed at Cardington Airfield.