Prey: What does the actor who plays the new Predator look like?

Prey: the new Predator movie is available

four years later The Predator of Shane Black who had received a mixed reception at the box officethe alien hunter is back on our screens with Prey. Available since August 5 on the Disney+ platform, the film is a saga prequel. It takes place in the 18th century on the territory of the Comanches and depicts one of the first arrivals of the extraterrestrial on Earth. Facing him, the brilliant warrior Naru (Amber Midthunder) is ready to do anything to stop him.

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane), the film broke viewing records when it was uploaded to the Hulu platform in the United States. It can also boast of having received excellent reviews, critics and spectators (what to consider a sequel?).

Behind the scenes with Dane DiLiegro

One of the strengths of Prey is the design of the new Predator. At a time fascinating and terrifyingthe creature is illustrated in epic sequences, such as the – impressive – fight with the bear.

Behind the Predator suit is comedian Dane DiLiegro. A former professional basketball player, he has converted since 2020 and has already interpreted various monsters for television (The Walking Dead, American Horror Stories) and Prey marks her first film role. With his huge size (more than 2m) and his athletic physique, he interprets a bestial Predator. The actor shared some behind-the-scenes footage on his Instagram account, including some from the sequence with the bear.

When the creature was not invisible, the actor had to spend several hours in makeup to get into his skin. And the result is impressive:

In a making-of video unveiled on Twitter, we discover Dane DeLiegro in motion, with the jaw of the alien coming to life:

At the time of the release, the comedian had voiced (via instagram) his gratitude and his dream to interpret a creature of the cinema as mythical as the Predator.