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Why So Many Character Dramas This Season Use Special Effects
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lexy Perez
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Three films this season use visual effects to delve deeper into the psyche and identity of their unconventional protagonists, pushing the boundaries of what audiences expect from character-driven dramas.
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- In 'A Different Man,' makeup artist Mike Marino sculpted custom silicon prosthetics for actor Sebastian Stan, creating a tangible, visceral transformation that mirrors the character's inner turmoil.
- For 'Unstoppable,' VFX supervisor Thomas Tannenberger blended actor Jharrel Jerome with real-life one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, using AI face replacement and CGI leg creation to capture the athlete's superhuman physicality.
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Brande Victorian, Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson, Mike Marino, Aaron Schimberg, Jharrel Jerome, William Goldenberg, Anthony Robles, Thomas Tannenberger, Michael Gracey, Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Nicole Raechelle Banno, Luke Millar, Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures, A Different Man, Unstoppable, Better Man, The Fly