EP 229 - Guy Hendrix Dyas - Designing 'Indiana Jones & Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'

Tell us what you though of the episode In today’s episode, we’re joined by acclaimed production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas, who takes us behind the scenes of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. He shares his design journey, from early concept sketches to the intricate work behind the legendary Temple of Akator. Guy also recounts his experience collaborating with film icons Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Harrison Ford—offering a rare glimpse into the visual storytelling that brings epic adventures to life. Guy Hendrix Dyas is a British-American production designer celebrated for his innovative and immersive work in both historical and science fiction films. With a background in industrial design from the Royal College of Art in London, Dyas began his career at Sony in Tokyo before transitioning into film. He quickly gained recognition for creating visually stunning worlds, collaborating with directors like Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and Ang Lee. His acclaimed projects include Inception, Passengers, Steve Jobs, Gemini Man, and Spencer. Dyas has received multiple honors, including Oscar nominations for Inception and Passengers, a BAFTA win, and an Art Directors Guild Award. Known for his detailed, atmospheric designs, Dyas continues to shape the visual language of modern cinema. http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister - https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com