With the current (and perpetual) slew of Marvel Studios andStar Warsprojects littering the landscape like unexploded mines, it can be easy to forget some of the upcoming shows and movies that haven’t been getting those big Disney marketing bucks. So it is that a series likeShe-Hulktends to sneak up on audiences every time it claws its way back into the public eye, and this instance makes that surprise a little more interesting.
It’s already been confirmed by series lead Tatiana Maslany thatShe-Hulk herself will be a fully CGI characteron the upcoming Disney Plus show. So that particular news isn’t exactly a surprise to anybody who’s been paying close attention to the news surroundingShe-Hulk. However, now one of Maslany’s co-stars has offered up a glimpse at exactly what the actors see during those computer-driven moments, and it’s kind of hilarious.
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Space Forcestar Ginger Gonzaga, who plays the best friend of Maslany’s Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, recently treated fans to a glimpse behind the scenes of the series on her Instagram story. The quick shot features Maslany in what looks like a rather unwieldy contraption meant as a stand-in for her character’s big, green alter ego. The rig includes a number of performance capture dots on her face and an eerily imposing green head hovering above her own, apparently meant to act as a reference for where the other actors should look during scenes whereShe-Hulkfeatures its titular hero.
“And shout out to #jenhulk (as we nicknamed her),” Gonzaga said in her story, “this is what @tatianamaslany has to hold on top of her head when she’s Shulkie.” As adorable as the name “Shulkie” is, the real takeaway here is just how thrown together the big green head looks for a franchise that arguably now has more experience with CGI than almost any other out there. That’s not to say that Marvel Studios seems to be dropping the ball or anything. It’s just funny seeing the difference between the highly-polished end product and the much more rough work-in-progress shots, such asthe always-cute Alligator Loki.
She-Hulkalready looks to have a bit of a different feel compared to most of Marvel Studios' other offerings. While even the most light-hearted projects likeHawkeyeandThor: Ragnarokstill tend to have a more traditional superhero movie structure and vibe,She-Hulkwill apparently be a half-hour legal comedy. That’s right. Fans can expect a little lessDaredeviland a little moreNight Court.
This seems to fit pretty well with theShe-Hulkcomics' penchant for fourth-wall-breaking humor. So fans of the originals have that to look forward to, while newcomers will be able to enjoy something a little different from the current superhero movie champion studio. Maybe a cameo from Sam Waterson could top things off.
