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Chicago Med's Gory Props Exposed
Chicago Med's props team creates realistic medical trauma for NBC's season 12.
In brief
Chicago Med's props team creates realistic medical trauma for NBC's season 12. Chicago Med's props department crafts detailed medical injuries for season 12 episodes using real research. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Chicago Med Props Team
Chicago Med's props department creates realistic medical injuries for NBC's season 12 episodes.
Recent Prop Example
The 'leeches' prop was used in last week's 'Third Rails' episode for a patient refusing surgery.
Upcoming Props
A bruised pregnant belly prop and a mangled arm prop will appear in episodes 4 and 12 of season 12.
Showrunner Praise
Showrunner Allen MacDonald called Chicago Med's props department more impressive than his work on CSI.
“I may have worked on csi for 8 seasons, but i can tell you that i have never seen better prosthetic, make-up, and practical special effects work than crystal portillo and her incredible team”
Actor Feedback
Dr. Sean Archer's actor praised the props department's character research and practical effects.
“The props department researches the characters as much as, if not occasionally more than!, the actors”
Prop Impact
Props create emotional connections and history for characters through detailed medical equipment and injuries.
“Some actors build entire characters, based on one prop, creating emotional connection and history”
Season 12 Update
Chicago Med season 12 premiered in November 2015 with a major shake-up including Sharon Goodwin's resignation.
Here's the gist
Chicago Med's props department crafts detailed medical injuries for season 12 episodes using real research.
