25+ Most Impressive Prosthetic Transformations for Hollywood's Biggest Movies

Greetings, film lovers and technology fans! If you believe that a superhero's abilities are only rivaled by their stunning outfits, it's time to reconsider. We've put together an impressive collection of the most astonishing prosthetic makeovers featured in some of Hollywood's top films. Ranging from battle-worn sorcerers to mechanical fighters, these prosthetics do more than merely improve an actor's look; they utterly change them into characters that are hard to identify.

Ryan Reynolds — Deadpool

It's no secret that Ryan Reynolds is a major heartthrob, but in Deadpool, he took a sharp turn from charming to, well, not exactly handsome. With the help of some impressive special effects makeup, Reynolds morphed into the disfigured antihero.

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In order to achieve a truly authentic appearance, the makeup artists applied multiple layers of prosthetics — specifically, nine silicone components just on his head. Now that's commitment! Meanwhile, all it takes for us to feel like a superhero is a decent hair day.

Johnny Depp — Alice in Wonderland

In Tim Burton's adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, Johnny Depp played a significant role in shaping the look of his character, the Mad Hatter. He took the time to explore the effects of Hatter's Disease, a condition linked to the harmful substances historically utilized in the hat-making process.

To achieve the desired look, they transformed his complexion to an extremely light shade and incorporated vibrant orange highlights. Depp aimed to embody a lunatic affected by toxic gases, and they succeeded brilliantly.

Angelina Jolie — Salt

In the film Salt, Angelina Jolie adopts a male persona to deceive her adversaries. It’s safe to say her disguise was incredibly effective. In fact, Jolie's son Maddox visited the set and didn’t realize it was her until she called out, “Mad.” Can you picture being such an exceptional performer that even your child fails to recognize you?

However, not everyone appreciated her transformation into a more masculine look — reportedly, Brad Pitt was hesitant to kiss her while she was styled that way. We understand, Brad; it can be challenging to share a kiss with someone sporting a fake mustache.

Richard Brake — Game of Thrones

Designing a character for film or television is often a lengthy and intricate endeavor. Take, for instance, the Night King from Game of Thrones. The process of crafting his appearance spanned several weeks! Barrie Gower, the designer responsible for the prosthetics, remarked, “This is a highly intricate field, and the construction involved in these designs demands significant time and effort.”

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For instance, creating the head and facial molds for the Night King required an impressive six weeks of work. This timeframe doesn't even include the countless hours Richard Brake dedicated to the makeup process to truly embody the character. Now that's dedication!