Behind the Scenes of Gary Oldman’s Extreme Makeover for Darkest Hour

Movie make-up is more than perfecting that contour or finding the perfect shade of lipstick that will show up well on camera. Most people are at least aware of the work that goes into creating the glamourous—and sometimes not so glamourous looks that we see on the big screen, but some films such as the Oscar Nominated film, Darkest Hour, take things to the next level.

A behind-the-scenes video from Collider gives fans a look at the hard work and careful thought that went into turning Gary Oldman into British Prime Minister,

Talking to Oscar-Nominee Gary Oldman & Director Joe Wright About Darkest Hour—Part II

As part of our Oscars week coverage, we’re re-posting our conversations with some of this year’s Oscar-nominees. Gary Oldman is nominated for Actor in a Leading Role, alongside Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out), Denzel Washington (Roman J. Israel, Esq), Daniel Day-Lewis (Phantom Thread) and Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name). 

In Part 2 of an interview with Darkest Hour director Joe Wright and star Gary Oldman, who has been receiving glowing reviews for his portrait of Winston Churchill in the film that opens November 22,

Talking to Gary Oldman & Director Joe Wright About Darkest Hour—Part II

In Part 2 of an interview with Darkest Hour director Joe Wright and star Gary Oldman, who has been receiving glowing reviews for his portrait of Winston Churchill in the film that opens November 22, they discuss the physical part of his performance, a few noteworthy props and why the actor who brought to life everyone from Sid Viscious to Beethoven on the big screen has only been nominated once for an Oscar.

Gary Oldman’s Turn as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour Generating Major Oscar Buzz

All the buzz following director Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour world premiere at the Telluride Film festival has been about how the film, and its’ star Gary Oldman, are likely Oscar contenders. Written by Anthony McCarten (The Theory of Everything), Darkest Hour looks at the early days of World War II, and how the newly elected Winston Churchill (Oldman) had to steer Britain while the collapse of the western world looked likely.

TIFF 2017: What We’re Excited About This Year in Toronto

It’s not the only major film festival this season — Venice and Telluride rolled out first and boasted many of the same marquee titles. But the Toronto International Film Festival, running for 11 days, beginning this Thursday, September 7, and carrying on until the 17th, has a ton of cache. Not only does it take place in one of the friendliest, most cosmopolitan cities in the world, but TIFF has a strong record of showcasing eventual awards-season winners,