See How Different the Cast of The Great Look Out of Costume

The latest period-piece comedic drama has arrived with Hulu'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.

Elle Fanning as Catherine on The Great
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Elle Fanning as Catherine on The Great

Nicholas Hoult as Peter on The Great
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Nicholas Hoult as Peter on The Great

Phoebe Fox as Marial on The Great
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Phoebe Fox as Marial on The Great

Adam Godley as Archbishop on The Great
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Adam Godley as Archbishop on The Great

Gwilym Lee as Grigor on The Great
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Gwilym Lee as Grigor on The Great

Charity Wakefield as Georgina on The Great
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Charity Wakefield as Georgina on The Great

Sacha Dhawan as Orlov on The Great
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Sacha Dhawan as Orlov on The Great

Belinda Bromilow as Aunt Elizabeth on The Great
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Belinda Bromilow as Aunt Elizabeth on The Great

Douglas Hodge as Velementov on The Great
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Douglas Hodge as Velementov on The Great