Playing someone else is a challenge. At the same time, not being able to show your true self is a tricky and ironical prospect for an actor yet to establish himself as a known face. here’s a look at the real deal behind actors who have essayed masked or partially concealed fictional characters on celluloid.
Zoe Saldana as Neytiri (Avatar, 2009).

Wes Studi as Eytukan (Avatar, 2009).

Bolaji Badejo as Alien (Alien, 1979).

Maïwenn Le Besco as Diva Plavalaguna (the Fifth Element, 1997).

David Prowse as darth Vader (Star Wars, 1977).

Kenny Baker as R2-D2 (Star Wars, 1977).

David James as Koobus Venter (District 9, 2009).

Michael Patrick “Pat” Bilon as E.T. (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, 1982).

Haruo Nakajima as Godzilla (Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, 1956).

Peter Mayhew as Wookiee Chewbacca (Star Wars).

CCH Pounder as Моаt (Avatar, 2009).

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