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Pete Davidson undergoes physical transformation for film Tommy Karate
Comedian and actor Pete Davidson has undergone a significant physical transformation for his role in the upcoming crime thriller, Tommy Karate. Behind-the-scenes images from the set in Brooklyn, New York, show Davidson utilizing facial prosthetics, a dark wig, and blue contact lenses to portray Thomas Pitera.
Pitera is a real-life Bonanno crime family enforcer convicted of multiple murders. The film is based on the non-fiction book The Butcher: Anatomy of a Mafia Psychopath by Philip Carlo and is directed by Justin Chon. Davidson’s character look includes a black bomber jacket with an Okinawa label and a red Japanese Oni mask embroidery, paired with a bird-patterned shirt and red sneakers.
Director Justin Chon shared a glimpse of the transformation on social media, noting the long journey to achieve the look. The production has drawn significant attention from fans due to the dramatic departure from Davidson’s usual appearance.
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Bonanno crime family · Brooklyn · Justin Chon · Pete Davidson · Thomas Pitera
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Davidson used facial prosthetics, a dark wig, and blue contact lenses for the role. yve-style.com · www.realitytea.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Filming for the project took place in Brooklyn, New York. yve-style.com · www.realitytea.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film Tommy Karate is based on Philip Carlo’s book The Butcher: Anatomy of a Mafia Psychopath. www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pete Davidson is portraying Thomas Pitera, a Bonanno crime family enforcer, in the film Tommy Karate. www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Director Justin Chon teased Davidson’s transformation on Instagram. www.realitytea.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Davidson has undergone laser removal for most of his tattoos. www.realitytea.com