Nicolas Cage Went Full Nicolas Cage To Get Into Character For ‘Renfield’

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In the event you wanted one other reminder that Nicolas Cage is a really dedicated actor, we predict we’ve discovered one. In a little bit of breaking information that hasn’t shocked a soul, Nicolas Cage has seemingly gone to nice lengths to embody the enduring character of Dracula in his upcoming horror-comedy Renfield.

Following the movie’s title character, Renfield, the story facilities round Dracula’s disgruntled assistant as he tries to interrupt free from the Depend’s evil grasp. Renfield is portrayed by the proficient Nicholas Hoult, whereas Dracula himself is being introduced again to life by Nicolas Cage.

When talking to Selection about what it took to make Nicolas Cage Dracula, make-up artist Christien Tinsely spoke to Nicolas Cage’s dedication to the position — even going as far as to let his tooth be shaved down with the intention to match his vampiric veneers.

“We shaved Nic’s tooth down and the dentures have been fitted in order to not impede on Nic’s speech and permit full freedom. Nic wished to emote and annunciate correctly, so it was essential the veneers have been skinny.”

Did anybody count on much less out of the man? Nicolas Cage going full “Nicolas Cage” throughout a job has been what’s helped the Hollywood legend maintain his profession for over 40 years. He’s Nic freaken’ Cage in any case, committing is type of his factor.

Tinsley would go on to debate how Dracula’s signature smile was dropped at life, and why 3D printing turned the apparent answer, particularly when manufacturing wanted to make changes on the fly.

“This was the primary movie that I do know of the place we used 3D printing to do all of the dentures. We jumped in headfirst with 3D printing. We’d scan Nic’s tooth and digitally sculpt them.”

Using 3D printed strategies meant that being afraid of tooth breaking or props failing was a non-issue, permitting the forged and crew to work freely in creating a really terrifying cinematic world.

“That allowed us to make them as skinny as doable as a result of in the event that they broke, we might have one other set able to go.”

We love the concept Nicolas Cage had a complete collage of vampire tooth, and that it solely took a second to pop these dangerous boys in and turn into Dracula for the day.

With an April 14 launch date, followers of horror, Nicolas Cage, and 3D printed results will have the ability to see the movie fairly darn quickly. Till then, we’ll nonetheless be right here digesting the truth that Nicolas Cage is enjoying DRACULA.