As a director, Parekh had to adapt to the dynamic of working with a cinematographer. Christopher Norr shot the three episodes of Succession directed by Parekh. “Chris and I became very close over those three shows,” said Parekh. “I became more and more hands-off with him. I had come to trust him. There’s always that urge to give someone your two cents. But it’s interesting to see a different read and the incredible results--to see what someone else sees as opposed to your own vision. Chris is incredibly collaborative. Everyone involved in the show has its essence at heart.

Directors of photography Christopher Norr and Pat Capone talk to interviewer Larry Sher, ASC about their work in this HBO series Succession, which depicts the impossibly wealthy lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging patriarch begins to step back from the conglomerate they control.

Directors of photography Christopher Norr and Pat Capone talk to interviewer Larry Sher, ASC about their work in the HBO series Succession, which depicts the impossibly wealthy lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging patriarch begins to step back from the conglomerate they control.

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When filming the Pierce dinner, to increase the severity of the atmosphere, cinematographer Christopher Norr placed the cameras far away to fully capture the vastness of the space, but used long lenses to slowly, claustrophobically close in on details.

Cinematographer Christopher Norr explains the ins and outs of the centerpiece of “Tern Haven,” as the tension between the Roys and Pierces sharpened and spilled over.