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LOCAL706.ORG • 61 Working closely with the cinematographer, the extremely talented Jeff Cronenweth, Jeff was always there to make every shot look better: collaboration at its best. Our team considered the logistics of every location from interiors and exteriors with five weeks of night shoots and extensive filming, including "The Volume." I noticed immediately actors' skin tones were different with magenta and red altering the make-up and appearing somewhat weathered. On an episode of the Team Deakins podcast, good friends, cinematographer Greig Fraser and I, discuss some of these issues with Roger and James Deakins. For the intricate full sleeve tattoos on Evan Peters, we worked closely together and designed circuit board inspired "grid-like" and cubist inspired drawings. My first call was Local 706 member Kentaro Yano. Todd Masters' shop kindly reproduced these for us when the tattoos "caught on" with the powers that be. It sounds cliche to say, "This was a great and fantastic experience," however, I would like to express from the bottom of my heart that the Tron: Ares cast and crew made me love making movies again! The joy and satisfaction were abundant, and Jared Leto, along with the other producers assembled, were some of the finest in the industry. Everyone from the ADs, cinematographer, production designer, costume designer, VFX supervisor David Seager, and all the other HODs and their respective crews did a fantastic job. I'm so proud to be a part of this feature film, which coincides with my 41st year as a motion picture and television make-up artist. • HAIR Continued from page 56 spotlight, accentuating her bone structure and amplifying her piercing gaze. Minimal yet commanding, the look demands attention by refusing embellishment. The blonde tone was chosen with purpose—it reflects Tron's neon palette, catching and refracting light to create a halo effect. Under red light, the pixie glows, giving her a futuristic aura that blurs the line between human and program. Cherin Choi maintained the platinum hair color every three to four weeks. I used pomade and K18 to style her hair with a soft finger wave around her face. Evan Peters' (Julian Dillinger) look began with a clean, polished shape that celebrated his natural curls rather than trying to tame them. The sides and back remained sharp, while the top remained slightly disconnected, creating a modern edge. Using Unite 7 Seconds Leave-In conditioner, Ouidad curl cream, and a touch of gel, we defined his texture and built soft volume by clipping at the roots and diffusing to set. Arturo Castro's (Seth Flores) design marked a departure from his familiar dark brown hair shade. Introducing copper highlights that gave his look a fresh, modern energy. The color added warmth and contrast, reshaping his presence on screen while staying true to the film's sleek aesthetic. His cut remained short and low-maintenance, styled with Unite 7 Seconds Leave-In conditioner and Kevin Murphy Freehold for a natural finish that felt effortless yet intentional. Designing hair for Tron: Ares required more than simply imagining futuristic styles. It demanded collaboration across departments—hair, make-up, costume, and VFX. The additional challenge? Each style had to work beneath the character' helmets, and with limited space in the helmets, all the hair had to be wig-wrapped to fit. As I wrap up, I would like to express how wonderful it has been to reconnect with my dear friend, Donald Mowat. We shared incredible experiences many years ago while working together. I won't mention how long it's been, but our collaboration on Tron: Ares holds a special place in my heart. Donald and I truly came together as a team, exploring every detail of the looks and supporting each other to bring this beautiful, creative film to life. It's memories like these that remind me of the power of friendship and teamwork. • Evan Peters Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn Jared Leto (L-R) Greta Lee, Jared Leto and Arturo Castro