Copyright Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios / Credit: Marco Ghidelli
October 10, 2024 – The highly anticipated Italian spy drama Citadel: Diana, produced by Cattleya—part of ITV Studios— and Amazon MGM Studios, and executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, has premiered on Prime Video, captivating audiences with its gripping blend of cloak-and-dagger intrigue, high-stakes drama, and thrilling action sequences. Perception, an Emmy-nominated design lab, collaborated with Amazon MGM Studios Italy to develop the concept, design, and animation for the advanced technology within Citadel: Diana’s futuristic world.
Renowned for its award-winning title sequences and expertise in developing cutting-edge technologies for blockbuster films and tech companies, Perception returns to the Citadel world after previously collaborating with Amazon MGM Studios and the Russo Brothers on Citadel (2023). They’ve also collaborated on Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and The Gray Man (2022).
Copyright Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios / Credit: Marco Ghidelli
In this year-long collaboration, Perception contributed nearly 400 shots to the series, with an average of 70 shots appearing in each episode. From handheld spy gadgets to large scale interfaces, Perception established the design language and technological climate of the Manticore organization.
The team at Perception, led by co-founders Danny Gonzalez and Jeremy Lasky, aimed to seamlessly blend storytelling with innovation when creating the series’ suite of technology. Their goal was to design an intuitive and visually stunning experience that enhances the audience’s connection to the narrative.
“We’re incredibly proud of the cutting-edge technology and immersive user interfaces we’ve crafted for Prime Video’s Citadel: Diana,” says Lasky, “the design reflects our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering experiences that captivate and inspire.”
Copyright Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios / Credit: Marco Ghidelli
Creating the visual style and functionality of the tech inside the organization’s command center, Perception designed highly detailed holographic screens that hold an infinite array of data points and confidential information. The user interface throughout the series skillfully weaves together critical storytelling elements and plot points
“Working on Citadel: Diana was a convergence of our expertise in designing technology of the future,” says Gonzalez, “the innovations showcased in the series reflect our team’s passion for pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.”
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ABOUT PERCEPTION
Founded in 2001 by Danny Gonzalez and Jeremy Lasky, Perception is a pioneering design studio that creates high-end visual effects and motion graphics for cinema and technology. Over the past two decades, the team has redefined storytelling through groundbreaking design, teleporting between the worlds of fantasy and reality.
ABOUT PRIME VIDEO’S CITADEL: DIANA
Milan, 2030: Eight years ago, the independent global spy agency Citadel was destroyed by the powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore. Since then, Diana Cavalieri (Matilda De Angelis), an undercover Citadel agent, is alone, trapped behind enemy lines as a mole in Manticore. When she finally sees a way out and the chance to disappear forever, the only way to do so is trusting the most unexpected ally, Edo Zani (Lorenzo Cervasio), the heir of Manticore Italy and son of the head of the Italian organization, Ettore Zani (Maurizio Lombardi), who’s vying for leadership against the other European families.
