Halle Berry recently shared behind-the-scenes footage from the set of her new movie Never Let Go on Instagram. In the footage, the 58-year-old actress revealed the various cosmetic changes she made to transform into her character, including wearing fake armpit hair, wigs, and imitation tattoos. The post garnered over 100,000 likes from her nearly nine million followers. The film, in which Berry plays a character named Momma, is described as a thriller about a protective mother of twin boys who must fight for survival when their family bond is severed.
In the behind-the-scenes footage, Berry is seen interacting with makeup and effects artist Norma Patton-Lowin, who helped create the character of Momma. Patton-Lowin commented on the post, thanking Berry for allowing her to take the character to the limit. Other images shared by Berry featured her in a low-cut denim halter top and a racy selfie where she went topless, showcasing her toned abs. The actress went through various physical transformations to embody the character of Momma in the film, which was released in theaters on September 20.
Before the movie’s release, Berry teased viewers with a caption on social media, asking if Momma would ever lead them astray. The film’s synopsis describes Momma as a protective mother whose twin boys rely on their bond for survival. However, when one of the boys questions the reality of the evil they face, their ties are severed, leading to a fight for survival. Never Let Go also stars Anthony B. Jenkins and Percy Daggs IV as the twin brothers, with Alexandre Aja directing the film.
During a discussion at CinemaCon earlier this year, Berry revealed that she used a bit of Method acting to bring the character of Momma to life. She spoke about the challenges of eating bugs, raw frogs, and skinning a squirrel as part of her role in the movie. These experiences helped Berry create a sense of reality within the world of the film, which felt foreign to her. The actress expressed her excitement for playing one of the most complex characters she has embodied and praised the team for their work in bringing Momma to life on screen.
Berry’s social media post not only showcased her physical transformations for the film but also gave fans a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes process of creating the character of Momma. The actress’s dedication to her craft and willingness to push herself out of her comfort zone is evident in her portrayal of the protective mother in Never Let Go. With the movie now in theaters, audiences have the opportunity to see Berry’s transformation and the suspenseful story unfold on the big screen.
