‘It was a lot, man’
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Collin and Salim admitted to EW that those skin-tight grey suits were no fun to put on work during production. In the series, Mother and Father almost constantly wear them and even provide their adopted children with identical clothing. Salim was not a fan of it, stating that “It was a lot, man … the suits made you sweat so much, so you kind felt like you were constantly working out.” This happened no matter how hot or cold the shooting day was. He detailed:
“Honestly, it’s one of those suits where when it’s cold, it’s freezing. When it’s hot, you’re cooking. There’s no right temperature, except when you’re inside. I used to love studio days. Those were the best.”
But perhaps worst of all, the leads of “Raised by Wolves” had trouble going to the bathroom while wearing the unitards, mainly because the only zipper was on their back, according to Salim.
“One thing I don’t understand, and I never will understand, is why they don’t have a zip down there. You know what I mean? It’s like, they have a zip at the back. Why don’t they have a zip in the front?”
However, Collin recognized Salim’s suggestion may not work either: “Imagine how many people that it would require to paint that zip away in a very uncomfortable area.” If it’s any consolation for the cast and crew, I think the simplistic design did wonders to ground the characters in the dystopian world.
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By Marcos Melendez/Aug. 11, 2022 7:50 pm EST
‘It was a lot, man’
Collin and Salim admitted to EW that those skin-tight grey suits were no fun to put on work during production. In the series, Mother and Father almost constantly wear them and even provide their adopted children with identical clothing. Salim was not a fan of it, stating that “It was a lot, man … the suits made you sweat so much, so you kind felt like you were constantly working out.” This happened no matter how hot or cold the shooting day was. He detailed:
“Honestly, it’s one of those suits where when it’s cold, it’s freezing. When it’s hot, you’re cooking. There’s no right temperature, except when you’re inside. I used to love studio days. Those were the best.”
But perhaps worst of all, the leads of “Raised by Wolves” had trouble going to the bathroom while wearing the unitards, mainly because the only zipper was on their back, according to Salim.
“One thing I don’t understand, and I never will understand, is why they don’t have a zip down there. You know what I mean? It’s like, they have a zip at the back. Why don’t they have a zip in the front?”
However, Collin recognized Salim’s suggestion may not work either: “Imagine how many people that it would require to paint that zip away in a very uncomfortable area.” If it’s any consolation for the cast and crew, I think the simplistic design did wonders to ground the characters in the dystopian world.
But perhaps worst of all, the leads of “Raised by Wolves” had trouble going to the bathroom while wearing the unitards, mainly because the only zipper was on their back, according to Salim.
“Honestly, it’s one of those suits where when it’s cold, it’s freezing. When it’s hot, you’re cooking. There’s no right temperature, except when you’re inside. I used to love studio days. Those were the best.”
However, Collin recognized Salim’s suggestion may not work either: “Imagine how many people that it would require to paint that zip away in a very uncomfortable area.” If it’s any consolation for the cast and crew, I think the simplistic design did wonders to ground the characters in the dystopian world.
“One thing I don’t understand, and I never will understand, is why they don’t have a zip down there. You know what I mean? It’s like, they have a zip at the back. Why don’t they have a zip in the front?”
Simple yet effective
As the actor notes, the reason for the shiny rubber outfits was so that they don’t scream “futuristic robot alien.” Within the post-war reality of the series, it’s vital that the character designs don’t distract from what is a dire situation. The unique task of creating a new planet and mythology is nothing new for producer Ridley Scott, but “Raised by Wolves” served as an interesting subversion that worked more often than not.
“It’s an intense costume. There is a sci-fi element to the suits, but it doesn’t need all the flashy lights or anything that would say, ’this is a different time.'”
