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56 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2023 MAKE IT SO, PICARD Picard Season 3 was a daunting one for us… This season was to be set up with new obstacles we hadn't yet encountered, including a new tonal direction and the inclusion of some special characters. Whereas previous seasons had given us challenges like accomplishing 100-plus make-ups in a single day, Season 3 proved to be a challenge of a different type: iconic characters to reimagine and resurrect, and provide support to the story in very compelling and character-driven ways, while keeping the viewer immersed. First order of business was a tall one and vital … the return of Worf. With the legendary Michael Dorn returning to his iconic role, our job was to bring back a specific look that met the needs and expectations of the fans, while also being updated in a way that felt a part of Picard's world. Prosthetic designer Vincent Van Dyke and creature designer Neville Page were up for the task. Vincent Van Dyke: My early conversations with Neville Page were quite brief and simple when it came to Worf. We both knew this was a character not to mess with, so to speak, but one to really honor in a way that would not rock the boat. We wanted a hefty nod to the original iterations of his look, but keep it updated enough that it was brought into it our signature realism, with a naturalistic feel for this environment. We also had an opportunity here to add in some age and character. My lead sculptor Daniele Tirinnanzi really took lead on this reimagining and sculpted his prosthetics beautifully, paying homage while also keeping this as elegant and organic as possible. My wife and lead wig maker, Sasha Camacho Van Dyke, beautifully designed and built a custom wig, brows and mustache extensions, again honoring the look we are familiar with, while breathing new life into it. We matched some of Michael's own true hair colors with this striking white facial hair and brows with grey hair. Maxine Morris—Department Head Hair— did a beautiful job cutting and styling this wig, along with day-to-day application. A CONVERSATION WITH JAMES MACKINNON | DEPARTMENT HEAD MAKE-UP & PROSTHETICS VINCENT VAN DYKE | PROSTHETIC DESIGNER AND MAXINE MORRIS | DEPARTMENT HEAD HAIR