Grey’s Anatomy
Since the first episode came out in 2005, we all became personally involved with the characters of Seattle Grace Hospital. But since most of the series was filmed at the hospital and Meredith Grey’s house, you would think there weren’t many opportunities, or the need really, to use a green screen. Well, you thought wrong.
The series often makes use of a green screen to drop the audience right into the action of the bustling Seattle Grace Hospital. And there are those scenes where McDreamy is showing Meredith the house they’re going to live in on that hill…Green screen or not, we will always have a place in our hearts for Grey’s Anatomy.
Deadpool
Based on the Marvel comic books, Deadpool made its film debut in 2016. Portrayed by the hilarious Ryan Reynolds, Wade Wilson is a former Special Forces agent that now works as a mercenary, and was transformed into Deadpool by an evil scientist. After an experiment goes wrong, Deadpool is left with supernatural healing powers and a very twisted sense of humor.
Needless to say, a green screen was needed to give this hero his supernatural powers. Thankfully though, Reynolds could wear a real Deadpool suit, unlike other actors like Robert Downey Jr., who had to wait to see what he looked like in the Iron Man suit after post-production.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
The story of King Arthur has been done countless times and, of course, there had to be a modern green screen version of it. Besides, with the thrill-loving director, Guy Ritchie at the helm, what else would you expect? It is always incredible to see such majestic stories brought to life by modern-day technology. Take this scene, for example.
With the help of a green screen, the audience will be transported with King Arthur (played by Charlie Hunnam) and Sir Bedivere (played by Djimon Hounsou) on a massive wooden ship. Though the rest needed to go into the actor's imagination. How difficult is it to imagine a sea?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
For "Harry Potter" fanatics, the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise was a much-needed dose of the wizarding world after the days of Harry, Ron, and Hermione came to an end. Why Newt Scamander didn't exactly roll off the tongue the same way, this charming story had enough fans to churn out three movies.
With a creature cast list that includes a "Fwooper," "Billywig," "Niffler," and "Erumpant," it's no wonder why blue screen was essential for the filmmakers. And when you through high-profile actors into the mix like Colin Farrell, Johnny Depp, and Jude Law, it's no wonder "Fantastic Beasts" cost as much as it did to make.
Squid Game
It's no easy feat to become Netflix's most-watched show of all time. Well "Squid Game" did just that. The show made use of a lot of blue screen and CGI to portray the gory gameshow. Upon first watch though, the world the contestants are fighting to survive in feels so real that it's amazing to see the photos of the making of the show.
This photo shows the bizarre game that the contestants have to play where they have to cross a bridge made of glass tiles. We won't lie, the fact that most of the show was shot in front of a blue screen settles our stomachs that somewhere, somehow the "Squid Game" does not exist in real life. Eek!