Yesterday Entertainment Weekly posted a new still from the forthcoming Captain America movie featuring Hugo Weaving in full makeup as The Red Skull.
All I can say is “WOW!”
I’ll share that I was somewhat skeptical of Captain America being a success at the box office. Marvel has done a good job of making the character a WWII bad-ass in the last 10 years, but the fact remains that he’s kind of trapped in a hokey, by-gone era with several “Gee whiz!” simplistic trappings. There’s a high probability that this film could turn out very campy if not handled correctly.
This image of Weaving as The Red Skull completely blows that out of the water for me. For a film I was feeling so-so about before, I am now completely on board.
Marvel has been very smart about the publicity materials they’ve let leak out over the last few months. They’re very tuned in to what the fans want to see. First Cap’s shield, then the costume, then the effect of the Super Solider serum and now The Red Skull. Well played, Marvel. Well played.
The more I think about it, the more I think this make up job is absolutely perfect. I didn’t even notice that Weaving’s nose was completely missing until after I poured over the details of the costume. I wonder if they’re using the same guys who removed Ralph Fiennes nose for Voldemort?
And when you get right down to it, Weaving is the perfect choice to play The Red Skull. His villains are the best. Slightly unhinged, thoroughly pissed off and smart as a whip. Always a great combination.
What is your reaction to this new image? Does it have you psyched for Captain America? Leave your comments below!
I will admit it’s having me more and more on board with the film. I’m just wondering who is doing the make up for the flick. Is that practical? Digital? Mixture of both? I’m leaning towards practical, but it has a certain sheen to it, a certain look that screams digital, but it could just be the photography.
I saw this earlier today. I’m excited for this movie. I love Hugo Weaving as a bad guy. It makes me happy.
Frankly, I think this one will turn out better than the other two…
When I saw this last week, I was floored. I stared, and said “this is perfect.” I am so onboard!
One life I’m gonna live it up
I’m takin’ flight said I’ll never get enough.
Stand tall I’m young and kinda proud
I’m on top as long as the music’s loud.
If you think I’ll sit around as the world goes by
You’re thinkin’ like a fool ’cause it’s a case of do or die.
Out there is a fortune waitin’ to be had
If you think I’ll let it go you’re mad
You’ve got another think comin’.
Dude! Rob Halford’s got a wicked sun burn!
Quote-“There’s a high probability that this film could turn out very campy if not handled correctly”.
Yup!