Written by new-contact on Jun 7, 2011. Posted in On Location

47 Ronin brings 18th Century Japan and Keanu Reeves to Shepperton Studios

Keanu Reeves’ new film 47 Ronin has started filming at Shepperton Studios. The production team has spent several months building sets that recreate 18th Century Japan, including a tournament arena, a castle and a period village.

Andrew Smith, Group Corporate Affairs Director at Pinewood, said: “The sets are some of the most amazing we’ve seen and it’s so pleasing to have been able to provide the production with the space, infrastructure and support they need to help them achieve their vision for this film.”

The sets are some of the most amazing we’ve seen and it’s so pleasing to have been able to provide the production with the space, infrastructure and support they need to help them achieve their vision for this film.

Andrew Smith, Pinewood Studios

Shepperton’s facilities include 17 stages offering up to 30,000 sq ft each, as well as six interior tanks and various production support companies. The Pinewood Shepperton Group is also currently hosting Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, while Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady recently wrapped.