Behind-the-scenes look at Renata’s transformation
Summary
– Aimee Garcia revealed how Renata was transformed into a walker
– The process included prosthetic gums, inserted teeth, and special contacts
– Garcia said the contacts left her almost completely unable to see
Aimee Garcia has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at Renata’s walker transformation in The Walking Dead: Dead City.
The actress explained that the makeup process involved molds of the toothless upper and lower gums. The production team could then insert teeth to complete the walker’s appearance.
Garcia kept Renata’s hairstyle so the character would remain recognizable after turning. She also wore contacts that severely limited her vision.
Garcia compared looking through the contacts to seeing through a paper towel. She said the experience made her appreciate the performers playing walkers throughout the franchise.
The behind-the-scenes footage also featured discussion of the unsettling prosthetic work used to create the walker’s mouth and gums.
Garcia’s transformation shows how much practical makeup work goes into creating the walkers featured in Dead City.
