Prosthetic Designer Breaks Down Transforming Charlize Theron Into Megyn Kelly | Vanity Fair

[@gokulnath227]

Should have included his name in the title. The guy has won two Oscars for Christ's sake

[@javiermartinez-kv5fk]

Exactly...

[@LoLFilmStudios]

@@javiermartinez-kv5fk Yeah and when they put his name in the video it says KAZU HIRO which is the first name KAZUHIRO and forgot the last name TSUJI wth xD

[@speedydelivery7278]

Yeah, No I don't see him thanking Jesus. For Budda's Sake!

[@speedydelivery7278]

Waiter more rice wine for sake's sakes.

[@jeromejojo3875]

@@LoLFilmStudios Actually Kazu Hiro is his stage name, he's credited in films under this name since Mindhunter.

[@seankim2743]

I like the way he just said "I didn't like it" and quit his trade when he didn't like it. Only a master in his trade can afford that.

[@seankim2743]

@ultradeadd Y'know? You're right.

[@SF-op5ix]

Most people change careers in their life

[@myknittingblog]

We can all afford that but it feels scary.

[@KG-jd9jw]

joshua johnson I was a homeless person! Got sober, got a job, built my way up through recovery houses til I got my own place, enrolled in school and ended up switching careers (nursing called on me!). NO excuses. Carve the life you want. There are plenty of resources out there to support you.

[@nikkistahr7105]

@@KG-jd9jw I loved reading your testimony!! God bless you..and please use your voice to share your story.. XOXO Nikki

[@feliscatus7057]

imagine being so good at what you’re doing that you can just casually mention your oscars

[@alixnight5318]

There's a lot of politics involved with the Oscars. I'm not sure about his specific category but winning an Oscar as an actor/film tends to say more about how much a studio wants the Oscar more than how much the film deserves the Oscar

[@campkira]

it not like there are movie every year that require Prosthetic .... and she made look similar but if you look close.. it still just white south African try to be american...

[@UnkleRiceYo]

Imagine being so good at your job that Gary Oldman will pass on a role if you don't join on

[@9gemini]

Beacause he is a japanese and they don’t boast 👍🏼

[@Valkonnen]

I'm in the same business and have known him for over 20 years. He is the very best prosthetic makeup artist working today. There are others that are really great, but he is a different type of artist. I'm proud to know him and he gives me advice whenever I ask him.

[@duxnihilo]

Imagine when people find out that's actually Charlize Theron playing Karu Hiro in this video.

[@TheEssentialDeepDive]

Wtf! 🤣🤣

[@risenshine888]

@Dux Nihilo That's what I thought I was going to be watching actually!

[@itzanopinion]

😂😜👍

[@Illisil]

That's what I thought!!!!!

[@judithcollins3744]

She could SO do it!

[@Rai_S82]

Imagine how insane your halloween costumes could be if this guy was your dad...

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Student to teacher: Want to see a magic trick? Teacher: Sure. Student: I'm gonna be you tomorrow. Teacher: Wait. What? Student: OK. Bye! Teacher wondering if she should have the authorities on speed dial.

[@JamesBuggemo]

As a special effects artist, I can say with authority that is correct.

[@rollerbladinggeek5507]

... because he'd want to spend the time & budget on a halloween costume for u..? keep dreamin!

[@huyked]

@@rollerbladinggeek5507 Hey Negative Nancy. Keep truckin' along.

[@Rai_S82]

@@rollerbladinggeek5507 🙄 key word here being 'imagine', so yeah, I will keep dreaming. Thanks for stopping by though.

[@ionicdj1621]

he needs more recognition than just "prosthetic designer" on the title

[@slushpuppie19]

"Actual wizard"

[@virginiagrimaud8670]

Agree, his NAME should be included. He’s a master of his craft and deserves to have his name shown

[@aliwhite1130]

Master Artist

[@fay439]

Multiple Oscar winner

[@wilberforce95]

you have to adjust the skin tone of the prosthetic paint based on how much movement the actor will be doing- that's an interesting point that I've never thought about before.

[@billbuffett2092]

That kind of information is not new. ✌

[@leahannajohn504]

@@billbuffett2092 it is tho

[@zoeaargh]

I used to always notice old prosthesis even 'wound' makeup would be too peach or pale when an actor was emotional. Really disrupted the mood for me.

[@zoeaargh]

@@leahannajohn504 how is it new info?? I've noticed a contrast between prosthesis and skin for decades

[@paulinedunne3481]

@@zoeaargh I think they meant it was new information to Will Becker, not like new information in the world at large.

[@publicaccount1589]

The gary oldman transformation is mind-boggling, this guy really is a genius.

[@hereiam2005]

The distance between the eyes is much larger with Churchill than Oldman.

[@МарияФедотова-ш3н]

@@hereiam2005 you can't change that with prosthetic

[@schisandra]

маша федотова .... yet! But maybe in the future! 😆

[@amrit3883]

Lorem Ipsum wtf? 😂 you can’t remove someone’s eyes and then place them further apart

[@schisandra]

AmritTheSlytherclaw - I jest!

[@roizeldiez3500]

I understand why the title ended up like that, but I think you guys can still afford putting his ACTUAL name - not “prosthetic designer.”

[@VelliHaven]

I prefer this type of practical effect than recent CG stuff like de-aging or clone. Good content btw, it'd be nice if you can get people who make prosthetic stuff for Doug Jones

[@SamSphinx]

Though the best use of CGI is in tandem with prothetics. So there is definitely a place for CGI in manipulating the look of the actors.

[@campkira]

it is not cheap..... and actor had to go through with that... feel like they had to using her everytime they want a oscar... she getting to be one trick pony...

[@azabujuban-hito-dake]

Its anything but practical

[@fleetwood7538]

1:13 "and I got Oscar for both movies" I love how he lowered his voice as a tone of humility.(not humbleness😉)

[@sarameiragootblatt1819]

That’s the most beautiful trait in Japanese culture.

[@LorraineIwakashdan]

Humbleness is the quality of being humble - otherwise known as humility.

[@fleetwood7538]

Thanks because I didn't already edit my comment. 🙄

[@LorraineIwakashdan]

@@fleetwood7538 you edited it and left the mistake in?!

[@thelastasmrchannel5734]

I love how he's so casual about all his successes. How he can just matter of factly say: "I worked with Akira Kurosawa"

[@LorraineIwakashdan]

Modesty

[@hadiy101]

I didn’t even realize it was Charlize Theron when I was watching the movie, this dude nailed it!

[@kinkydaddy3147]

Did you think Megyn Kelly was playing herself?

[@tablelamp3326]

Kinky Daddy lol I think they just meant that they didn’t recognize Charlize

[@kinkydaddy3147]

@@tablelamp3326 so do I but you never know

[@deaconhartzenberg5143]

i did but i thought she had plastic surgery done.......lol

[@deaconhartzenberg5143]

i did but i thought she had plastic surgery done.......lol

[@fermarva2229]

...and here I am thinking that in "Mindhunter" they pulled it off with good acting, lookalikes, and some contouring when, in reality, it took an average of 3 hours to get the characterizations right! Seamlessness is the trademark of every great artist!

[@TheMijman]

I had no idea either Mindhunter actor was wearing prosthetics! It's amazing

[@rickardkaufman3988]

@@TheMijman Same here. I was like, "NANI???????!!!!!"

[@janechoy2073]

I gasped while watching Mindhunter b/c i didn't know how they actually got Charles Manson footage onto the show.

[@mrboatshoe]

You know your good when actors say they ain't doing the movie unless he does the make up 😂😂💪💪💪

[@alvallac2171]

*you're (contraction of "YOU aRE") "Your" is for possession.

[@Surdeigt]

alvallac21 come on..

[@flowersintheKitchen]

@@Surdeigt yeah it's not necessary/kinda mean to correct people on their grammar at this point

[@richlasma]

@@flowersintheKitchen exactly, for some people English is not a first language. English speaking people have this Ego like English is a measure of intellect. I'd like to see this guy learn arabic or mandarin with zero mistakes.

[@richlasma]

@@alvallac2171 you are a douche for this

[@KristinMatte]

I remember seeing Charlize in the trailer and being blown away. She was unrecognizable. He is a master.

[@stonemedia8901]

I had the same reaction when I saw the trailer. I saw what I thought was Megyn Kelly and later saw a caption of Charlize's name, and I was just like, "Wait! What?!" What this gentleman does in the way of make up and prosthetics is uber impressive!

[@rgms573]

This man has a lot of the old fashion artists’s hand skill and sensibility, but at same time he’s also very up to date technically and aligned with new technologies. Super cool!

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

“A bulldog-ish cheek” I quite like that

[@M-Is-For-Margaret]

Ahhh... so that's why Nicole Kidman still looked like herself; she didn't let Kazu Hiro do his full magic!

[@azabujuban-hito-dake]

So unprofessional of her

[@twinoferos]

She wanted to be pretty

[@idjles]

twinoferos but failed because of Botox.

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

It would have been nice if Nicole Kidman allowed him to make her look like Gretchen Carlson!

[@madyoro]

that's what I'm saying. it is her job to do what she is told and what will bring her character to life. narcism of some of these actors.....

[@zhangkaikai3827]

Wow...pure artistry! When I first saw Bombshell’s photos I was shocked by the resemblance😳😳😳

[@CherryBlossom-mj4qu]

I was watching the movie, I knew Charlize Theron was in the movie but didn't know what character, so I spend almost an hour wondering when Charlize's character was going to show up 🤣🤣

[@pearll.7876]

🤣🤣🤣

[@96delorean]

lmaoo

[@seamlab8870]

I did that with Kidman as Woolf...

[@wheres_wolfie]

His voice is so calming, I could listen to it all day

[@globalcat]

Never occurred to me before but what he did with Charlize is so groundbreaking. It makes Mission Impossible seem realistic

[@Lommy9999]

And Face:Off

[@sabeaniebaby]

You need to watch some Jonna Mendez videos on youtube (former CIA chief of disguise)

[@rivenadeshizzle]

He needs to part of White Chicks 2

[@stu9000]

Thank you yes

[@pm1741]

This guy is like the real life Mission Impossible face mask maker.

[@TititoDeBologay]

The man is a genius. Had the pleasure to see him in Paris for a masterclass. Brilliant. Hope this kind of craft and skills stay in Cinema.

[@NiNi-xy3dp]

He would be such a perfect plastic surgeon if he had a medical degree.

[@jenm1]

Plastics has very little "artistry". It's actually largely methodical and precise, based on tried methods and shapes. There is obviously technique involved in getting the right effect down, but the way to getting there and the effect itself isn't art, it's math.

[@kjamison5951]

He’s a silicone surgeon.

[@stephanbranczyk8306]

@@jenm1 , A lot of realistic art is math. Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, etc.

[@jenm1]

@@stephanbranczyk8306 I'm saying the intention isn't art for plastics.

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

You cannot sculpt living tissue like you can sculpt clay or silicone. You cannot just push and shift anywhere you like. You have to know where nerves and blood vessels are and leave them intact. You cannot just cut anywhere or add anywhere. So. Maybe he would be a great plastic surgeon, or maybe he'd be met with the same limitations all surgeons are. Which are the limitatio's of their "material" being a living human, who needs their health and functionality. It's impossible to say. Also, with his art now, he can take his time sculpting, thinking, analyzing, reshaping. In surgery, there is some time pressure because you cannot have the patient lie on the operating table endlessly. And maybe he wouldn't be as good under time pressure. We don't know.

[@joshualoreto3025]

I remember watching that movie and thinking how Charlize looks like Megyn Kelly. Its the subtlety of the changes of Theron's face that threw me off the most.

[@jackienolan9142]

I could listen to this talk about all of the movies and shows that he’s worked on. Like all day lol - So so interesting!!

[@idek2973]

Conspiracy theory= Its not how he really looks ,he is just constantly wearing prosthetics

[@GeneralKenobi69420]

Cool video but Christ that's a rock solid hairline for a guy in his 50's... I'm literally half his age and I dream of having a head full of hair like this :|

[@sunblock8717]

Those are some good genes! Then again, given his profession he probably has access to the best and most convincing hairpieces that money can buy.

[@karankedia8223]

Could be a prosthetic! lol. There are some really good (but expensive) options for hair out there nowadays!

[@AbiSaysThings]

Some people will never lose it. No man on either side of my family has ever had hair recedence. (Not a brag, I'm a girl, idc)

[@show_me_your_kitties]

Lol yeah

[@andrewralte4844]

My 90 year old grandfather has a full head of hair. All white but its there. Um yea we asian lol

[@lexc.7991]

😐 I really think it would have been more beneficial for the audience if Nicole Kidman had let him use the cheek pieces on her. Her face is not rounded quiet enough to look like Gretchen. She was too recognizable for me to see her as the person she was playing.. ☹️

[@lilacfunk]

Vanity. She didn’t want to look ugly. Smh

[@DA-bm2mj]

@@lilacfunk she already did agree to look ugly in "The Hours" with the nose prosthetic (and won an Oscar for that), so probably thought not this time

[@sophies131]

@@lilacfunk maybe it was about not being able to act well with the prosthetics

[@hd-xc2lz]

I'm kind of with Kidman on the issue. For starters, if you have a good script and skilled actors who can create a convincing set physical behaviors for their character, that's all that's needed, AND the very presence of prosthetics can be a distraction for viewers. Far more important is the interaction of characters within the story than individual appearances.

[@alexia5316]

@@hd-xc2lz I agree. I am not sure why everyone has to look exactly like the person they are playing. There are so many other important things like the emotions they convey or how they behave that good actors can do to transmit the essence of the character. These are films not documentaries. I think prosthetics has great value in science fiction or in other cases where the character really has to be transformed (eg to show scars etc)...

[@Man_of_culture_21411]

this guys needs to become best buds with Christian Bale, so Bale doesn't have to shed years off his life to portray a character

[@bweb6]

The commitment to detail and effort this takes really is incredible.

[@xxrowtrave23xx]

Imagine if he also molded Megyn Kelly's face. He could transform Charlize and literally clone Megyn!

[@pingidjit]

I dont think thats possible. People have different bone structures so its really difficult to have someone wear anothers face and make it look 'normal'. It would be far more alien dude in MIB than Mission Impossible. What this guy does is even better imo because he gives the essence of what someone looks like to another person. Giving the actor enough freedom to properly emote while making it so close and believable that we the viewer buy into it. It may not be 'perfect' but its almost better for it.

[@GlennDavey]

Hands down a master of the craft.

[@lrvogt1257]

It just seems a little odd that Ms Theron was transformed with so much detail and Ms Kidman with so little. Kidman may look a little less like herself but nothing like Carlson.

[@lexc.7991]

I totally agree. I also think she should have let him transform her more. She should have let him use the cheek pieces to round out her face a little more like he wanted to. Her chin and jawline are too recognizable and it kind of ruined the effect.

[@kismetau]

Lex C. It could’ve been that Nicole felt too uncomfortable to act with the cheek implants or she was a little more vain. I think the former. She did change her nose and appearance quite drastically in The Hours.

[@ejoshcoron]

0:23 Man that is astounding. Can't believe that's NOT Megyn Kelly

[@jamestarrou3685]

She looks more like Megyn Kelly than Megyn Kelly lol.

[@ninjasylph]

I am so impressed by his skills. He made them so subtle and so stark at the same time.

[@johnstevenson4611]

So cool!!! Would love to see more of this.

[@baileychanel557]

Incredible the dedication to making films as authentic as possible. It makes me glad to know that the world is moving in a direction where amazing and innovative jobs like this exist.

[@Sg-gs]

I like that this video focus on the artist who makes this happens and not just the actors or actress playing the part

[@AngelaBonanza]

So cool!! I loved seeing the process behind these transformations. Kazu is SO talented!!

[@barbn.5249]

What an artist! Impressive!

[@SarahBloom]

So cool he worked on mindhunter! I wonder if any other of the cast members underwent extensive makeup. Would love to see more of that!

[@alexandragatto]

I think they were the only two, they were the two super famous killers in Season 2. Ed Kemper was a big deal in Season 1 but that was their first time out so they didn't necessarily have the budget, plus he's not nearly as recognizable as Manson.

[@VagaBohn]

This is awesome. I hope he comes back for more in-depth breakdowns on some of his films.

[@OCUBOX]

Love this. Even though I'm not a Prosthetic designer or have aspirations to go into that. I appreciate knowing about what others contribute when cooking a film, as the head chef ;)

[@yesterdaydream]

This is absolutely fascinating and I'm in such awe of his masterful artistry!

[@thepastapixie]

Very interesting how it’s the actor that usually picks the makeup artist, makes sense when u consider that character development and realism is the actors job so of course they’d be selective of who’s gonna help with that.

[@jannanajm5384]

If he did mindhunter all I can say that he’s a genius

[@star1Lu]

Such a science and art 👌👌

[@atarakay9900]

It’s crazy how many famous people look like this...

[@campkira]

don't you mean white and blode.... it call photogenic.... but unlike the actor... kelly do had a brain and degree... shame that she care more about money...

[@TehMomo_]

@@campkira do had brain and degree... sure thing, dude...

[@Ms.NoNo2]

campkira do you even know Charlize Theron to say she’s not smart?? Please STFU

[@atarakay9900]

NillyC I don’t know why I feel this but a lot of times it looks like some celebrities are being played by other actors sometimes. Maybe it’s the brand or they have to many appointments so they get clones of them to act for them. I know these days surgery is common but sometimes they change there face too quickly... and sometimes they go back to their old looks to quickly to have not been prosthetics or something fishy...

[@atarakay9900]

NillyC also a lot of politicians have faces of wax, they literally look like actors plying a role for our news entertainment.

[@tastytiletactician271]

Omggg this is all so trippy and so coooool

[@josephmyers5057]

I was amazed and then terrified at how easy it would be for someone to do this and then pull off some crazy ish.

[@yellowbird5411]

I have wondered for a long time why people who have had devastating facial injuries or other disfigurements can't obtain silicone molds of another person's (real person or not) face to fit over their own. At least it would suffice to go out in public. Maybe they already have them, I don't know, but I've seen interviews where the person said people would stop and stare, and kids would start crying. Molds could be taken, and a new face of silicone could be made to fit perfectly.

[@handsinknead77]

I had the greatest pleasure of watching a screening for Darkest Hour and having Q&A with Gary Oldman, Kazuhiro and colleagues Malinowski, Sibbick and Makeup Artist Magazine's Michael Key afterwards. Oldman has a great respect and relationship with the makeup artists. He appreciates their talent and will do what it takes to make a spectacular film. Kazuhiro is is in a league among few. A true master artist.

[@alisterfolson]

Kudos to Vanity Fair for the interesting video output the last 5-10 years

[@RickyKejmusic]

Humble genius, at the top of his profession

[@shaz2868]

This is so fascinating. What an interesting career. What a talented man.

[@colunizator]

It's a cool profession to have

[@jesperjee]

The makeup on Charlize was incredible in the movie.

[@zack-ni3ru]

He is so simple and sweet and casual. By the end i started liking him. The way he picks up the cast...;)

[@corydaniels2967]

That was a very interesting video. I learned alot about facial placement about the prosthetics to change the actors looks to just like the people they were portraying in the movie. A video that was well done.

[@arya11b]

Christian Bale: am I a joke to you?

[@sketchur]

Did this guy do Christian Bale's prosthetics, too?

[@winromeo]

Kazu is such a master and amazing artist.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Awesome! He did a great job on Charlize.

[@evanheaphy6561]

this really explains that softball interview of james alefantis

[@yz4043]

Such a specific and fascinating job!

[@ErinKnightley]

Excellent content. This guy is a true master of his trade and very interesting to listen to.

[@olivearodriguez9603]

Wowwwwww his sense of realism in skin tone is unbelievable I would love to learn all he knows

[@mattiasjansson733]

I thought it was achieved with some genius makeup technique. Good to see it was old fashioned prosthetics.

[@OmniaViridis]

Gary Oldman's transition to Winston Churchill is incredible

[@KoushikPaulliveandletlive]

Are Japanese always such humble, he doesnt look like one with two Oscars.

[@chrisleearies484]

He's humble because of his accomplishments. Being a great artist is good for the mind

[@brendasmith529]

Such a talented artist! 💜💜💜

[@daveogarf]

ASTONISHING Transformations!

[@sundawg911]

Cool you got Kazu Hiro!!

[@IXcircle]

What a talented man! He has a very analytical approach and is truly a master. Thank you for the video!

[@fay_0349]

so talented wow

[@MrsTuppence]

He is amazing, what a cool job!

[@nunpho]

Amazing, I love this stuff!

[@hcblue]

What an amazing artist. oh and y'know, he got oscars for both "Darkest Hour" and "Bombshell". Holy cow, how understated it was.

[@TELLViSiON]

This is unbelievable, look so real. I couldn't even tell it was John Lithgow

[@billbuffett2092]

Nicole Kidman did not want to help 🐍

[@joechapman8208]

The David Berkowitz one is particularly impressive

[@AllisonLinner]

*Without any context, look at **0:47* That’s some American Horror Story ish 😅

[@universalsoldier2293]

Hands down, they nailed it. Charlize disappeared into the character and I had to question if I was watching MK or CT. It wasn't just prosthetics though...she nailed the cadence of he speech, her accent, her walk. John Lithgow also looked amazing, although Nicole Kidman was probably the weakest transformation.

[@janechoy2073]

I wonder if master Hiro has a practical solution to the current trend of de-aging older actors via CGI.

[@chibuo4733]

Truly gifted, although the eyes always give it away...

[@SwirlyJoe]

This man knows his stuff & works very hard. There's no debating that

[@meio_feio]

These guys are the unsung heroes of the film industry

[@MicaRayan]

Impressive.... just pure artisan!!!

[@bettythomas8660]

Brilliant creative artist 👍👍💕

[@wooof.]

More videos about these niche roles please!

[@beccamazzini]

this is insane, he’s so freaking talented and hardworking

[@wooof.]

Incredible. I had no idea they were using prosthetics. It's not obvious like with Looper. True master at this form

[@RazKob33]

Jhon Rhys Davies's life would've been a lot easier in LOTR if this great artist was in the film.

[@amn9324]

As a Japanese, I totally understand him saying "not having enough time and budget"... No recent Japanese movies famous in other countries except anime...

[@SPT1]

Yes, and it shows when Japan tries to make live action version of great mangas such as 20th Century Boys or Shingeki No Kyojin, clearly not enough money so why even do it ? I guess they still make money because of the fame of the original manga but it's still disapointing to watch. But if you don't look for big budget special effect stuff, there's still good japanese movies. And if you go back in time there is plenty of great stuff.

[@amn9324]

@@SPT1 Totally agree, hope the Japanese movie industry gets their glory again in the future because of its uniqueness and quality!

[@DarthMalikify]

The Manson one is unbelievably accurate.

[@malatino86]

My reaction to every transformation: Wow!