The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Cast: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Amazon's Dystopian Hit

Amazon Prime's hit series The Man in the High Castle has captivated audiences with its chilling portrayal of an alternate history where Nazi Germany won World War II. But what goes into bringing this dystopian world to life? In this article, we'll take a behind-the-scenes look at how the cast and crew created one of TV's most talked-about shows.

As Season 1 begins, viewers are introduced to the show's diverse ensemble cast, including:

- Alexa Haider as Juliana Crane

- Luke Kleintank as Nathan Bedford Forrest III

- Rufus Sewel as Mr. Smith

- Joel de'Costa as Joe Cobb

The Man in the High Castle is based on Philip K. Dick’s 1962 science fiction novel of the same name, which explores a world where Nazi Germany and Japan won World War II, resulting in an alternate history where America has been divided into two distinct nations: The Greater Nazi States (GNS) to the west and the United States First Reich (USFR), also known as 'The Rocky Shore,' to the east.

'We wanted our cast to really immerse themselves in these characters and their worlds,' said showrunner, Frank Spotnitz. 'We held intensive workshops with each actor before filming started so they could get under skin of who Juliana was or what made Nathan tick.'

One key aspect that sets The Man in the High Castle apart from other period dramas is its use of practical effects rather than CGI to create a more authentic feel.

'We knew we couldn't rely solely on green screen,' explained production designer, Michael W. Kriegel. 'We wanted audiences to really feel like they were walking through 1940s New York City or Berlin – every brick, every streetlamp had to be real.'

To achieve this look, the crew spent months scouting locations across Europe and North America for filming sites that would double as both Nazi-occupied cities and resistance strongholds alike with ease. 'We ended up shooting in over 20 different countries,' revealed Kriegal matter-of-itly.

The end result is a truly immersive viewing experience – one where viewers can almost smell the smoke wafting from burning buildings or feel their own heart racing as they watch Juliana frantically run for her life through war-torn streets. It's no wonder why The Man in the High Castle has quickly become must-watch TV.

So if you haven't yet joined this gripping journey into alternate history, now is your chance! Grab a cup of coffee (or two), settle back in your favorite armchair and get ready to enter...The Man in the High Castle.

The man in the high castle season 1 cast