5 Times Actors Became Unrecognizable In their Roles
The beauty of acting is for actors to become fully immersed in their characters. Colin Farrell's portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin in The Batman, and Jared Leto as Paolo Gucci in Ridley Scott's House of Gucci, are recent cases of incredible transformations in which the actors disappear in their roles. Of course, many performers rely on makeup and prosthetics in order to truly capture the look of a character, whether it's a comic book hero or villain, a real-life figure, an original creation, or a character adapted from literature.
The following performances are prime examples in which the actors are unrecognizable in their roles. These portrayals are not only memorable in terms of the physical features, but also in the power displayed by the performers. Each role is dark, ambitious, and/or disturbing, but that only makes for even greater immersion.
Actors Who Gave Great Against-Type Performances As Villains
From a young Father Merrin in Exorcist: The Beginning to Dr. Erik Selvig in MCU films like Thor and The Avengers, Stellen Skarsgård is a versatile actor who isn't usually known for playing villainous characters. However, in his role as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve's epic version of Dune, Skarsgård portrays a villain whose freakishly large height and size are intimidating, especially due to the heavy prosthetics and makeup. Skarsgård fits the role well, making Harkonnen a cruel and commanding dictator who craves power over all his enemies.
Harkonnen is a supporting part with few lines and minimal screen time, but whenever this villain speaks, his statements are poignant and serious. He is also an intelligent war strategist, knowing exactly how to manipulate and control those who are beneath him in
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