Before being brought to life by the indomitable Kevin Peter Hall, the eponymous villain of the original Predator movie was to be portrayed by Jean-Claude Van Damme. As an interview with special effects specialist Steve Johnson reveals, the original design for the Predator was very different to the character that made it to cinemas. Footage of a young Van Damme filming in the Mexican jungle shows an all-red version of the suit that would later be used cloak the Predator in post. Van Damme was apparently unpleased with his role in the film, and with the costume.
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