How ‘Fallout,’ ‘Chad Powers and ‘Stranger Things’ Makeup and VFX Artists Went all in on Prosthetics and Transformations
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- Jake Gerber used nine silicone pieces to create the Ghoul prosthetic for Walton Goggins on Prime Video’s "Fallout," cutting application time from five hours in Season 1 to under two‑and‑a‑half hours in Season 2.
- Jake Gerber crafted a three‑piece subtle transformation for Johnny Pemberton’s Thaddeus, noting that millimeter misalignments would ruin the look.
- Jake Gerber’s team applied makeup to child actors (Ghoul kids) within 45 minutes per labor‑law limits, doubling the crew to speed the process.
- Vincent Van Dyke designed “disguise makeup” for Glen Powell’s Russ Holliday on Hulu’s "Chad Powers," working with Alexei Dmitriew to ensure the prosthetic didn’t mask the actor’s performance.
- Michael Waldron insisted the on‑screen application of the disguise makeup be shown, using four to five plaster casts to create realistic pieces.
Why it matters: Production crews save time and stay within child‑labor limits while keeping actors’ expressions intact, and viewers get a more authentic look at makeup transformations, enhancing narrative immersion.
