The latest period-piece comedic drama has arrived with Channel 4's new series The Great, a loose take on the rise of Catherine the Great, the longest reigning female ruler of Russia. In true 18th-century fashion, it features an epic array of beautiful, dramatic costumes. From the elaborate gowns to the ostentatious wigs, it's no surprise that some of the stars — including Elle Fanning as Catherine and Nicholas Hoult as her husband, Peter the III of Russia — look especially different off screen. If you too are wondering just how dramatic those transformations are, keep reading to see their side-by-side comparisons.
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