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The transformation of Gal Gadot into the Old Hag version of the Evil Queen for the live-action Snow White film involved intricate prosthetic and costume design. Gal Gadot expressed joy in embodying the character, highlighting the transformative power of prosthetics to bring the character to life. Hairstylist Nadia Stacey collaborated with renowned prosthetics designer Mark Coulier to create a magical yet non-threatening appearance for the character, ensuring Snow White would perceive her as a trustworthy old lady. Costume designer Sandy Powell altered Gadot's physical appearance, adding a hump to deviate from the queen's usual posture and complementing the look with a black cloak and detailed prosthetics. The film, complete with bonus features, will be available on digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD, with special editions pairing it with the original animated film.

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• Gal Gadot was transformed into the Old Hag of the Evil Queen using prosthetics and costume design for the live-action Snow White film. She found delight in the transformation process, emphasizing the ability to embody a timeless character through prosthetics.

• Nadia Stacey, the hair and makeup artist, collaborated with prosthetics designer Mark Coulier to create a design that was magical rather than frightening, aiming for a look that would appear trustworthy to Snow White.

• To achieve the character's look, Sandy Powell modified Gadot's body shape by constructing a hump, altering her posture significantly from the upright appearance of the queen, and completed the ensemble with a black cloak.

• The transformation focused heavily on detailed prosthetics, particularly the hands, which were noted for their extraordinary design and contribution to the character's overall appearance.

• The live-action Snow White film is set to be released on digital platforms on May 13th, followed by a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on June 24th, featuring bonus content such as a sing-along, deleted scenes, and bloopers.

• Special editions of the film will be available, including a SteelBook edition and a two-movie collection that pairs the live-action adaptation with the original animated Snow White film.

• The film's release is part of a broader trend of reimagining classic stories with modern film techniques, showcasing the creative collaboration between actors, makeup artists, and costume designers to bring iconic characters to life.

• We have an exclusive look at creating Gal Gadot‘s Old Hag version of the Evil Queen in Snow White!

• Gal, along with hair and makeup artist Nadia Stacey and costume designer Sandy Powell, the ladies dish on transforming the actress through prosthetic and costuming details to create the look for the character in the live-action film.

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• “My favorite part was the old hag. I really had the opportunity to come out of my skin,” Gal shares in this exclusive clip. “I love to transform and the prosthetics really lets the character come out. It’s not me. To become that timeless character was just delightful.”

• “I called Mark Coulier, the fantastic prosthetics designer, to sculpt the design. I didn’t want it to be scary, but something more magical,” hair and makeup artist Nadia Stacey shared. “I thought about that moment when Snow White first meets her and opens the door. It just made more sense to me that she wouldn’t be scared, she would see an old lovely lady at the door and would trust her.”

• Costume designer Sandy Powell dished, “We changed her body shape by building a hump, million miles away from the very upright posture the queen normally has, and she’s wearing a black cloak. But really, it’s about the amazing prosthetics. I mean, the hands are extraordinary. I think they’re so good.”

• Watch the full clip right here!

• Snow White was also just announced to be arriving on digital on May 13th, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on June 24th, complete with bonus features including a sing-along, deleted scenes and bloopers. There will also be a SteelBook edition, and a special two movie collection, paired with the original animated film.