Make-up for Faran Tahirs The Magicians role took 9 hours

Los Angeles Jan 11 (IANS) It took nine hours for actor Faran Tahir to get into the character s look in TV show "The Magicians".

In the show Tahir essays the role of the brother of Winter s Doe aka The White Lady.

"The make-up for my character alone took nine-hour sessions at the hand of expert make-up artists. It always humbles me how collaborative the performing arts form is. Without all creatives working in harmony one would never be able to make an idea like this into a reality " Tahir told IANS.

"The Magicians" is based on the novel by the same name by Lev Grossman.

Revealed as The Great Cock of the Darkling Woods Tahir s character is a magical creature who serves as an aid to the High King of Fillory Eliot Waugh.

While the character is primarily menacing he also has a wicked sense of humour which is why him and Eliot end up connecting with each other.

Tahir s character has been introduced in the fantasy show s third season.

The 53-year-old actor can also be seen in shows like "Scandal" and "12 Monkeys".

--IANS
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