Bill Skarsgård’s ‘Nosferatu’ Transformation: Six Hours of Makeup, a 62-Piece Prosthetic, a Bushy Mustache and More Count Orlok Secrets Revealed
William Earl SPOILER ALERT: This article contains mild spoilers about “Nosferatu,” now playing in theaters. Robert Eggers’ horror film “Nosferatu” has been getting high praise for its craft, from the costumes to the cityscapes, boats and carriages. Yet Bill Skarsgård‘s transformation into the horrific Count Orlok has been the biggest topic of conversation. David White, the prosthetic makeup effects designer on “Nosferatu,” spilled the secrets behind Skarsgård’s look, as well as the inspirations that haunted him and a breakdown of the film’s indelible final image.