September 19th 2024.
It's hard to believe the commitment that actors put into their roles, especially when it involves a complete transformation. In the case of Colin Farrell, turning into the infamous Batman villain, the Penguin, was nothing short of extraordinary. The process of becoming this iconic character took hours of prosthetics and makeup application each day, leaving Colin amazed when he finally saw himself in the mirror.
In 2022, Colin took on the role of the Penguin in the new iteration of the DC Comics character, alongside a star-studded cast including Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz. And now, he has returned to reprise the role in a new HBO spin-off TV series, which required even more prosthetics, a bodysuit, and a heavy New York accent. As the release date approaches, Colin has been sharing his experience of the mind-blowing transformation and praising the talented makeup artist, Mike Marino.
It's still hard to believe that it's actually Colin under all that makeup. The attention to detail is truly remarkable, and it's no surprise that it took around three hours each morning to transform into the Penguin, and another 40 minutes to take it all off at the end of the day. But Colin has nothing but fond memories of the process, jokingly comparing it to being "buried" each day. He recalls how much fun he and the makeup team had in the trailer, listening to 80s rock music and eating doughnuts while getting ready for the day.
But the transformation wasn't just about the physical changes. Colin explains that it was also a constant evolution, with new ideas and adjustments being made each day. The makeup had to be exact, yet also allowed for some flexibility to accommodate Colin's changing appearance due to factors like sleep and diet. And as the prosthetics were applied, Colin would truly transform into the Penguin, getting into character and becoming more and more like the iconic villain.
But the attention to detail didn't stop at the face. Makeup artist Mike reveals that even the character's feet were transformed to resemble those of a penguin, in order to fully bring the character to life. And Colin couldn't resist joking about being "fully anatomically correct" in his portrayal of the Penguin.
It's clear that a lot of hard work and talent went into creating the Penguin's iconic look. And as the release date approaches, fans can't wait to see Colin in action as this legendary Batman villain. The Penguin premieres on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Friday September 20, and we can't wait to see Colin's incredible transformation on screen.
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