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Preceding pages: The original concept illustration for the main Montana landing site, drawn by Meinert Hansen based on an original location in Kamloops, BC Canada. Inset: A final study of the alien spacecraft shell shape by Aaron Morrison. This page: A series of landing site concept illustrations made by Mr. Morrison to explore size and landscape. They are, top to bottom: Afghanistan, the Indian Ocean, China and Norway. Opposite page, top to bottom: A concept illustration of the Montana military campground and landing site by Meinert Hansen. An aerial view of the Montana military base set. Mr. Vermette writes, "This is the view seen for the first time by director Denis Villeneuve as he flew over set by helicopter. He texted me this picture with big hearts. The set was built in a huge farmer's field in Le Bic near Rimouski in the Bas-Saint- Laurent region in the province of Quebec. Great help from the town and its citizens. Best memories." A production still of the military base set. Production photographs by Jan Thijs © Paramount Pictures