The Art of Costume Podcast

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we enter the chilling world of Monster: The Ed Gein Story for a conversation with Corey Castellano, Makeup Department Head and Prosthetic Designer.
Spencer and Corey dive into the remarkable transformation of Charlie Hunnam into the notorious Ed Gein, exploring how Corey's team approached creating a character audiences may already have a deeply ingrained image of. Together, they discuss how the prosthetic design evolved, the importance of finding the right balance between recognizable reality and the demands of the story, and the meticulous process of bringing such a haunting transformation to the screen.

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we return to the gothic halls of Nevermore Academy for a conversation with production designer Mark Scruton, the creative force behind the world of Wednesday.

Spencer and Mark dive into the making of one of the season's most spectacular sequences: the Venetian Masquerade, including the extraordinary process of building a real canal and gondola so that Hester Frump could make her grand entrance in suitably spectacular fashion.

They also discuss collaborating with legendary director Tim Burton, moving production from Romania to Dublin, and the challenges and opportunities that came with expanding the visual world of Wednesday.
From gothic architecture and elaborate sets to the smallest details that shape a character's world, this conversation explores why production design is far more than simply creating a backdrop.

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we step beyond costume design to explore another essential pillar of visual storytelling. Spencer is joined by legendary prosthetic makeup department head Barrie Gower to discuss the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.

Together, they dive into the evolution of Vecna, exploring how the character's haunting design has transformed from Season 4 to Season 5. Barrie reflects on his recent Emmy nomination, his close collaboration with Jamie Campbell Bower, just how many prosthetic pieces it takes to build television's most terrifying villain, and how color palettes help shape the emotional language of the series.

Along the way, Spencer can't resist venturing beyond the Upside Down to discuss Barrie's unforgettable work on Game of Thrones, making this a conversation that celebrates monsters, makeup, and the remarkable artistry behind some of modern fantasy's most iconic characters.

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we journey to New Vegas and the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout for a conversation with costume designer Dayna Pink and key background costumer Christopher Lawrence.
Together, they explore the incredible worldbuilding that makes Fallout feel so richly lived in, diving into the collaborative process of designing the series' vast population of background characters. From Caesar's Legion and the NCR to the many survivors of the New Vegas wasteland, merchants, raiders, and every unforgettable face in between, Dayna and Christopher discuss how each costume was crafted to tell its own story, creating a world where every character feels like the hero of their own adventure.

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we're to the wonderfully ridiculous world of Scary Movie with costume designer Ariyela Wald-Cohain, who joins Spencer to discuss the long-awaited sixth installment of the iconic horror-comedy franchise.

Together, they dive into the return of fan favorites Cindy and Brenda, exploring how their new survivor-inspired costumes reflect everything they've endured over the years. They also discuss reimagining the instantly recognizable Ghostface costume, dressing Teyana Taylor for the film's unforgettable cold open, and bringing to life one of the movie's biggest costume spectacles: a subway packed with your favorite horror icons.