Wicked: Practical Effects Transform Actors into Iconic Characters
Update: 2025-11-23
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Wicked: For Good features stunning practical effects, particularly in the transformations of the Scarecrow and Tin Man. Makeup designer Frances Hannon and costume designer Paul Tazewell meticulously crafted these iconic characters, using innovative techniques and everyday objects. Ethan Slaters Boq, transformed into the Tin Man, underwent a four-hour process, resulting in a believable, metallic shell that allowed his performance to shine. Jonathan Baileys Fiyero, as the Scarecrow, donned a burlap collar and wig made from grass and wheat, emphasizing the earthy quality of the character.
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