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Perlman: Makeup Can't Hide a Character's Soul
12 Mar
Summary
- Ron Perlman starred in 'Beauty and the Beast' before 'Hellboy'.
- The show was a modern take on the fairytale set in NYC.
- Perlman focused on character's heart, regardless of makeup.
Before embodying the iconic demon Hellboy, Ron Perlman played Vincent in the CBS fantasy series 'Beauty and the Beast.' This adaptation, created by Ron Koslow, reimagined the classic fairytale within the urban landscape of New York City.
The series followed Vincent, a character Perlman portrayed with a focus on inner depth, as he developed a love for Catherine Chandler, played by Linda Hamilton. Beyond the romance, the show also explored crime-fighting elements within the city.
Perlman expressed that his acting process remained consistent, regardless of extensive makeup. He stressed the importance of identifying and conveying a character's core identity and motivations, irrespective of external disguises.
