The Real Face of Rorschach
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One of the trickiest aspects of a Watchmen movie is Rorschach's secret identity. In the book, you're kept guessing as to who is under that shifting mask -- and when you find out who's really under it halfway through, it's a nice little shocker. He's not the badass you expect, for one, nor is he a stranger. The real Rorschach has been there all along.In a fantasy world, the casting could have remained secret, making it one hell of a surprise when his mask is taken away. But this is the real world of movie casting and marketing, and so a name and face has to be attached ... and really, it's just another reminder you should read the book so you can enjoy the surprises firsthand.
Even so, a glimpse of the man under the mask has surfaced on JoBlo, who snagged a screencap from G4. Apparently, G4 was busy showing the people at home all the coolness of Watchmen while the rest of us were camped out at ComicCon -- and one of the things they revealed was Jackie Earle Haley without his face. For devotees of the book, it should be reassuring, especially as I heard people wondering aloud how Zack Snyder planned to "fix" the bald Haley. (Count me impressed on the greasy detail of his clothes.) For those new to the story, steer clear, especially if you're in the middle of the book. (This means you, Mom. I know you haven't even read past Under the Hood.) The photo appears after the jump.
Watchmen opens March 6th, 2009.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-13-2008 @ 8:53PM
doa766 said...
not convince
he should look borderline insane and calm at the same time
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8-13-2008 @ 11:16PM
Elisabeth said...
This isn't an actual still or clip from the film. It was a behind the scenes look at the filming -- Haley is just standing around in costume, not he's not acting or "in character." Don't judge the character or the film on one screen capture.
8-13-2008 @ 9:36PM
V.M.L. said...
This is old news to me. Still, its really cool. I'm impressed that they turned him into a total red head with freckles!
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8-13-2008 @ 10:45PM
PhenomenalFrankly said...
lol...he looks like a "straighter" Clay Aiken! He is a great actor for the role though, don't get me wrong! I am SOOOOO frickin JACKED for this movie!
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8-13-2008 @ 11:34PM
Julie said...
Hey, just so you know smart ass, I'm two pages from chapter three. Unfortunately, thanks to my being your biggest fan, I just ruined the surprise for myself....CRIPES!
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