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symmetry, the nose anchored alignment, and the eyes had to feel seamless. Kevin adjusted techniques daily to combat heat and sweat from Edi's heavy costume, layering adhesives and sealers to ensure durability through action sequences. Sideburns were hand-laid for authenticity, and the final finish unified the prosthetic with his skin, giving him a clean, stylized presence. Edi's professionalism and patience made the process smooth. The result was a look both faithful to the comics and grounded for film. Metamorpho, played by Anthony Carrigan, was a full-body transformation created by the team at Legacy Effects. Simon Webber designed the character, Glen Hanz sculpted him, and Ryan Pintar handled the paint work. Cory and Blair ran the appliances, while the make-up was applied by Matthew Sprunger and Kevin Kirkpatrick. LuAndra and myself rotated in to assist with the suit blending based on the schedule. Anthony's prosthetics included a cowl from neck to clavicle, ears, upper cranium, face with cheeks and nose, and a chin piece. Because of his sensitive skin, we prepped with protective barriers, including a vinyl bald cap to reduce abrasion and aid removal. The foam latex appliances offered lightness and breathability, while his silicone-and-foam suit added weight and heat, managed with a cooling vest beneath. Application began with the cowl and ears, followed by the cranium, face, and chin, with hands applied in parallel. Edges were sealed and blended, then airbrushed with EBA Endura and detailed with Skin Illustrator and Bluebird palettes to unify his distinct "meta" skin. Final touches— including suit integration, crystal effects, contacts, dental veneers, and even a painted tongue—brought the design to life. The result was a complex, dimensional character faithful to Metamorpho's comic origins. For Hawkgirl, James Gunn wanted her natural beauty to shine through with the challenge of achieving a true "no make-up" look. Nicole Sortillon Amos handled the daily applications, beginning with a light cleanse and Sonia Roselli Water Balm before blending Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation, concealer, and contour to perfection. The goal was always a youthful, fresh glow. For certain scenes, Nicole layered cream and powder blush for a subtle flush, while luminous highlights enhanced the cheeks without appearing cosmetic. To add a touch of edge, she traced the upper lash line with black liner, softened with shadow into a delicate smudged wing. Brows were feathered and set with Anastasia Brow Freeze, lashes curled with just a sweep of mascara, and lips blurred with Sian Richards Velvet Palette and Buxom Glow Balm for natural radiance. Airbrush tattoo coverage and clean, bare nails completed a flawless yet effortless finish. I want to thank my on-set team—LuAndra Whitehurst, Matt Sprunger, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Nicole Sortillon Amos, and Amanda Sprunger—along with our lens tech Nicki Harris, our background artists in Atlanta, and the wonderful crew in Cleveland. Thank you to Peter Swords King, Lindsay McAllister, and Magnolia Lowe in the hair department for all of your hard work and collaboration. Special thanks to Legacy Effects for their talent, artistry, and support. It was a privilege to collaborate with such gifted people and to help bring James Gunn's vision of Superman to life for a new generation. •