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The Makeup Design of 'Wicked' Went Beyond Elphaba's Green Skin
IndieWireStory by Sarah Shachat
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The spellbinding makeup design of 'Wicked' transforms the witches of Oz, going beyond just Elphaba's iconic green skin.
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- Makeup designer Frances Hannon gave the witches a stunning, otherworldly glow, using intricate techniques like custom-blended powders and airbrushing.
- Director Jon Chu even had the crew paint a horse blue for a magical scene, ensuring every detail of the Wicked world came to life on screen.
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Frances Hannon, Wicked, IndieWire, Wicked