Yep, the Emmy nominee devoured real insects for the movie where he plays Dracula’s assistant.
Working for Drac does have some benefits.
In the film, in theaters now, Hoult’s Renfield gains superhuman strength when he eats bugs.
Nicholas Hoult in ‘Renfield’.Michele K. Short / Universal Pictures
In real life, the actor consumed actual insects for the cameras.
“He went hardcore, because he ate the potato bug,” says Cage of his costar.
“The potato bugs werenotgood,” says Hoult.
“I ate a potato bug too,” revealsRenfielddirector Chris McKay.
“I didn’t need to.
I wasn’t on camera.
I didn’t need to eat a potato bug, but I did in solidarity.”
“It’s a very scary-looking insect,” says Cage.
It’s like an oversized ant.
It’s quite horrendous."
“The best thing we ate were the crickets,” continues Hoult.
“The crickets were like smoky bacon flavor and salt and vinegar.
I love salt and vinegar, so I was happy about eating the crickets.
You would occasionally get little bits stuck in your teeth.
Also, the worms were just gummy worms in crushed-up Oreos to make it look like dirt.”
But, no, we’re not going to do that!"
“Like, Paul Newman’s salad [dressing], except bugs,” says Cage.
“For charity!”
“We’ll be dressed up as potato bugs on the packaging,” riffs Hoult.
“Yeah, cute little cricket bugs,” adds Cage.
Watch the fullAround the Tablewith theRenfieldcast and filmmakers above.
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