Silver Surfer Specifics
Filed under: Action, Casting, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels
A tipster to Ain't it Cool claims to have insider knowledge on the costume work for the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. His credentials, as are those of most tipsters, are shady and unverified, so just keep that in mind while you read, got it? The tipster tells us the character of Silver Surfer will not be as purely CGI as everyone has expected thus far. Instead, he says, the Surfer will be wearing a silver, full body suit and a headpiece with a "fixed, contemplative" expression. Limited facial movement will be supplied by Doug Jones, the man inside the suit. As the tipster himself suggests, this would be a very odd decision, as CGI and motion capture have developed into very strong techniques these days. While I certainly expected a motion capture scheme (and truth be told, still do expect such), I really am not particularly concerned. I have complete fanboy faith in the ability of Doug Jones to pull off the part in whatever means they provide to him.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-15-2006 @ 12:55PM
Jason said...
Either way, I hope they take their time and make a decent movie. I have a gut feeling this is going to be just another crappy sequel.
I'd almost prefer a CGI Silver Surfer over an actor playing the role.
*keeps fingers crossed hoping for the best*
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9-15-2006 @ 2:05PM
Andrew said...
According to the trivia for X-men3:
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0376994/trivia
The CGI for Colussus' reflective skin was too expensive, so they opted for a wearable layer. Makes sense considering the screentime for Colussus, but for a major character like SS, this may be a dealbreaker.
Perhaps the same limitation is in effect here.
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9-15-2006 @ 3:08PM
Tequila Bob said...
Personally, I could care less on how he's done as long as when I go to the theater there is a realistic Silver Surfer up on the screen. If they feel the best way is to CGI him, great. If it's to put a guy in a costume with CGI touchups, that fine too. Either way my best to them.
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9-16-2006 @ 1:52PM
Finished.Law.School said...
Aren't the same people who screwed up the first FF film making this sequel? If so then we are guaranteed another shit film that is nothing but a waste of time...
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