In the mythology of Joel Schumacher's clunky 1997 superhero extravaganza "Batman & Robin," the villainous Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) was accidentally exposed to liquids and chemicals that altered his body chemistry. His body now had to constantly remain at below freezing temperatures, and he couldn't walk around without the aid of an elaborate, temperature-regulating suit of armor. The accident also gave his skin a chrome sheen, his eyes became mirrored, and a mysterious blue light emanated from inside his mouth.
In order to transform Schwarzenegger into Mr. Freeze, makeup artists Jeff Dawn and Jim Kail put the actor through a strenuous, hours-long process. After Schwarzenegger's hair was slicked back and covered with a bad cap (he refused to shave his head), and after his eyebrows were covered by latex appliances, Dawn and Kail coated his face with a special layer of protectant. Over the protectant, the makeup artists sprayed the actor's face with,...
In order to transform Schwarzenegger into Mr. Freeze, makeup artists Jeff Dawn and Jim Kail put the actor through a strenuous, hours-long process. After Schwarzenegger's hair was slicked back and covered with a bad cap (he refused to shave his head), and after his eyebrows were covered by latex appliances, Dawn and Kail coated his face with a special layer of protectant. Over the protectant, the makeup artists sprayed the actor's face with,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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