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

Hello, film fans and technology lovers! If you believe that a superhero's abilities are only outshone by their stunning outfits, you might want to reconsider. We've put together a collection of the most astonishing prosthetic makeovers featured in some of Hollywood's top films. Ranging from wounded sorcerers to mechanical fighters, these prosthetics do more than merely augment an actor's look; they utterly change them into characters that are hard to recognize.

Ryan Reynolds / Deadpool

It's no secret that Ryan Reynolds is quite the heartthrob. However, in his role as Deadpool, he takes a dramatic turn from charming to, well, less than attractive. With the help of impressive special effects makeup, Reynolds embodies the disfigured antihero.

Ryan Reynolds / Deadpool

In order to achieve a more authentic appearance, the makeup artists applied multiple layers of prosthetics—an impressive total of NINE silicone components just for his head! Now that's commitment! Meanwhile, many of us only require a great hair day to feel heroic.

Johnny Depp / Alice in Wonderland

Johnny Depp played a significant role in the design of his Mad Hatter makeup for Tim Burton's adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. He delved into the background of Hatter's Disease, a condition linked to the harmful substances that were historically employed in the hat-making process.

Johnny Depp / Alice in Wonderland

They transformed his complexion to an extremely pale hue and incorporated orange highlights. Depp aimed to portray a lunatic affected by toxic vapors, and they achieved that perfectly.

Angelina Jolie / Salt

In the film Salt, Angelina Jolie adopts a male persona to mislead the villains. It's safe to say that her disguise was remarkably effective. In fact, her son Maddox visited the set and didn't realize it was her until she called out, "Mad."

Angelina Jolie / Salt

Can you picture being such a talented performer that even your own child fails to recognize you? However, not everyone appreciated her transformation into a more masculine look—reportedly, Brad Pitt declined to kiss her while she was sporting the getup. We understand, Brad; it can be challenging to pucker up with someone sporting a fake mustache.

Richard Brake / Game of Thrones

Developing a character for film or television can often be a lengthy and intricate endeavor. Take, for example, the Night King from Game of Thrones. Crafting his appearance required several weeks of careful planning and design! Barrie Gower, the prosthetic designer, noted, "The department is incredibly complex, and the construction involved in these creations is quite labor-intensive."

Richard Brake / Game of Thrones

For instance, creating a cast of the Night King's head and facial molds required an impressive six weeks of work. This timeframe doesn't even include the countless hours Richard Brake dedicated to sitting in the makeup chair to portray the character. Now that's what you call dedication!