Marvel’s “Werewolf by Night” Brings Old Hollywood Glam to the Forefront
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to grow and expand, creators are finding new ways to bring beloved comic-book characters to life. In honor of spooky season, the franchise is reimagining classic horror films with “Werewolf by Night,” a 53-minute special now streaming on Disney+ just in time for Halloween. Based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name, “Werewolf by Night” centers around a group of monster hunters from all over the globe who, following the death of their leader, compete to see who will take over the throne.
In an homage to 1930s and ’40s horror movies, the film is depicted in black and white, which posed a unique challenge for makeup department head Ellen Arden — especially because at the time of shooting, it wasn’t yet confirmed whether it would be aired in color or in black and white.
“We knew we had to choose colors that would perform well in both arenas,” Arden tells POPSUGAR. “For example, we often chose colors that would read more toward middle gray, recognizing a set of scenarios that could happen in post.” However, the team also wanted to make sure the makeup color palette would be visually striking in the event that the special was released in full color.
Arden also had to be mindful of the makeup finishes. “We steered away from ultramatte finishes and setting powders and opted for products to aid in amplifying luminosity to add that ‘glow from within’ look often seen in the silent-film era,” she says. “Skin prep and product selection are super important for that aesthetic, especially when working with Ultra HD.”
Ahead, we’re breaking down more behind-the-scenes details about the makeup in “Werewolf by Night” — from Gael García Bernal’s Day of the Dead-inspired makeup as Jack to Laura Donnelly’s surprising lip color as Elsa.
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