Shōgun, an adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 historical novel of the same name, is a breath of fresh air on FX as an expansive historical epic with predominantly Japanese dialogue. Set in 1600s Japan, viewers meet Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), who has made many enemies on the Council of Regents. Nearby, a mysterious European ship is found marooned, carrying Englishman John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis). The show features both an impressive scope and stunning attention to detail, the latter of which is particularly reflected in costume designer Carlos Rosario's work.Rosario, a student of European high fashion and later an apprentice to Oscar-winning designer Colleen Atwood, has brought an incredible level of expertise to the series, crafting all costumes and armor for all characters, bringing a modern sensibility while also honoring traditional Japanese methods and culture.We were delighted to meet with Rosario via Zoom to discuss his work on the series. Shōgun - Official Trailer | Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai | FX www.youtube.com Editor's note: The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.No Film School: I know that your background is high fashion, so what got you into costume design?Carlos Rosario: I feel like it was destiny, really. I feel like the circumstances in life led me into costume design. Initially, it didn't even cross my mind that actually costumes were needed on movies. That's how clueless I was about the movie-making process. When I got into the industry, I was very, very young. I actually came...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 7 May, 2024