Wolf Man’s Christopher Abbott compares transformation to classic ’80s movie

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In the upcoming film, the iconic Universal Monster “Wolf Man” will be reimagined, offering a fresh and unique perspective from its previous cinematic appearances.

In the remake of the chilling series, Blake (Christopher Abbott), accompanied by his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and their child, embarks on a journey to his long-forgotten childhood residence in a secluded location. However, their attempt to rekindle their relationship transforms into a terrifying ordeal when they’re assaulted by an unidentified beast.

Prior to the film’s premiere this week, Abbott has disclosed that his most significant influence for the role was the ’80s sci-fi horror film “The Fly,” due to the similarities between the metamorphosis in “Wolf Man” and that movie.

In his conversation with Digital Spy, he noted that the sequence of changes depicted in that movie was remarkably comparable. However, it progressed at a slightly slower pace, giving viewers a chance to observe each stage clearly and understand the psychological aspects associated with every step.

Here’s another one, quite distinct, similar to “An American Werewolf in London”. Unlike the usual horror genre, this one leans towards comedy, but it truly stands out for its exceptional prosthetic design.

In many aspects, “The Elephant Man” could be seen as akin to the next one. Moreover, the sadness inherent in both seems strikingly similar to me.

In the film “Wolf Man”, it is Abbott’s character, Blake, who experiences the metamorphosis. To perfect the movement style for this transformation, the actor collaborated closely with his friend, choreographer and dancer Or Schraiber.

He said that we exchanged thoughts, sparking various practical suggestions for items I could utilize. There wasn’t any formal plan in place, but instead, we generated numerous creative ideas that we can draw upon.

Wearing the prosthetics is when they take their final shape, and this could alter your initial concepts since some parts might be quite heavy, causing your chest to sink, your back to curve in a specific manner, and your chin to droop in a particular way.

Keeping everything running constantly can be challenging, yet it provides a wealth of information since it compels you, at times physically, to view things from a specific angle.

Actress Julia Garner, who starred alongside Abbott in ‘Wolf Man’, shared her thoughts on the film with Digital Spy, likening it to the “seven stages of grief”. Meanwhile, director Leigh Whannell revealed his reasons for incorporating references to the horror classic ‘Saw’ into the latest movie.

Wolf Man is released in cinemas on January 17.

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2025-01-15 14:18