Man Behind the Mask: How Bolaji Badejo Became The Alien in Ridley Scott’s 1979 Magnum Opus

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Back in the day when man-in-suit effects were still the industry standard, Bolaji Badejo was discovered by casting agent Peter Ardram in a pub in London. Given Badejo’s long, slender build, Ardram thought he matched what director Ridley Scott was looking for and might be a good fit for the film. Badejo stands at a towering 6 feet 10 inches tall and that is exactly the kind of look Scott was after. Upon meeting Badejo, Scott [...]

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