Underneath all of that makeup, bodysuits, fake noses, and layers of prosthetics are the actors that we were all excepting to see on screen. Acting is about transforming oneself into another being both psychologically and physically. Many well-known actors take this transformation seriously, adopting the character’s persona for their own during the time of filming. This is method acting. While there is nothing inherently wrong with the acting technique, actors have started to become the character quite literally. From weight gain to weight loss to hours of makeup, the physical change of the actors' bodies to make them look like someone else has become a stunt to get people talking, and it works. The newest transformation requires latex, turning well-known stars into unrecognizable people—a compliment to any prestige film or series if an actor is labeled as "unrecognizable." This effect is created through makeup, costume, and "natural-looking" prosthetics. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 29 November, 2021