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Anthony Russo On Building ‘Citadel’ Universe: “We’re Like Jazz Musicians Passing Music Back And Forth”


Anthony Russo and Angela Russo-Otstot on building the 'Citadel' universe for Amazon's Prime Video, as 'Citadel: Diana' debuts.

During an interview with Deadline last week in London, Anthony Russo discussed how the project had come together, and said the collaborative nature of the work had been vital to turning Amazon MGM Studios boss Salke’s early vision into a reality. The Russos’ sister, AGBO Chief Creative Officer Angela Russo-Otstot, and Weil, both architects on the wider universe project, lifted the lid on the inner workings of the collab, noting how information and idea sharing came about through international writers rooms featuring talent from three continents. Honey Bunny writer Menon recalled how the “one of a kind,” bi-monthly room developed into a “process of exchange” and added that experiencing “how each territory thinks in terms of crafting their narrative and their cinematic language was such a fascinating experience and so enriching.”

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