Warning: Spoilers follow for the season one finale of American Gods.
Get yourself a queen. Mr. Nancy told Mr. Wednesday a story in the season one finale of American Gods, and that story encouraged Wednesday to change his approach. He’s been recruiting Old Gods for the war against the New Gods all season, but has he been pulling the right gods to his side? It’s certainly up for debate. Wednesday, who we now know is Odin, at least made the right decision by going to talk to Easter and giving her the nudge she needed to loose her control and embrace who she truly is.
Women were at the key of the episode, and they were the focus of behind-the-scenes information shared by series showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green. As they’ve been doing every week for each episode, Fuler and Green posted tidbits and photos showing a little more of what happened on the other side of the camera for the finale. This time around it was about a whole lot of Jesus, striking costume designs, Fabergé eggs, and more.
The first queen featured in the season one finale? Bilquis. We watched how she evolved over the decades and kept on moving forward however she could. We’ll begin with some costume illustrations from Suttirat Larlarb.
COSTUME DESIGNER SUTTIRAT LARLARB’S ILLUSTRATION FOR BILQUIS’ TEMPLE OF BAR’AN GOWN #AMERICANGODS #GAWDS @YetideBadaki @andmichaelgreen pic.twitter.com/zGPxFkwMTQ
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
COSTUME DESIGNER SUTTIRAT LARLARB’S ILLUSTRATION FOR BILQUIS’ TRAVEL ATTIRE @YetideBadaki #AMERICANGODS @andmichaelgreen #GAWDS pic.twitter.com/I2nXrmkswT
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
The King’s head in progress:
HEAD SCULPT FOR THE KING WE CALLED CROWN BECAUSE HE TRIED TO TAKE BILQUIS’ #AMERICANGODS @YetideBadaki #GAWDS #PAOLO @andmichaelgreen pic.twitter.com/t96SxUJEUj
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
There was a cut scene involving Easter helping Bilquis. I could certainly stand a visit from the money pooping rabbit. Anyone know where I can find one of those?
CUT SCENE: EASTER SENDS A BUNNY TO POOP JELLY BEANS & CASH NEXT TO SLEEPING HOMELESS BILQUIS #AMERICANGODS @YetideBadaki @KChenoweth #GAWDS pic.twitter.com/nyHEUtdX3u
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
It’s time for Easter. We’ll kick things off with a look at the buffet, as illustrated and imagined by Janice Poon:
THE AMAZING JANICE POON’S ILLUSTRATION FOR EASTER’S BUFFET @FeedingHannibal @KChenoweth #AMERICANGODS #GAWDS @andmichaelgreen @neilhimself pic.twitter.com/mX9xpcRW3Y
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
Unsurprisingly, costume designer Larlarb captured magic when she designed Easter’s dress and the headpieces for the service staff.
COSTUME DESIGNER SUTTIRAT LARLARB’S ILLUSTRATION FOR EASTER’S DRESS @KChenoweth #AMERICANGODS @andmichaelgreen @neilhimself #GAWDS pic.twitter.com/H7TJ0LoAUe
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
COSTUMER DESIGNER SUTTIRAT LARLARB’S ILLUSTRATION AND INSPIRATION FOR EASTER WAIT STAFF HEADGEAR #AMERICANGODS @KChenoweth @andmichaelgreen pic.twitter.com/1TifzOfOgi
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
Easter’s gathering wouldn’t have been complete without Jesus, and there were several different Jesuses in attendance. Look at all of them:
THERE’S A LOT OF NEED FOR JESUS SO THERE’S A LOT OF JESUS #AMERICANGODS @MrRickyWhittle @KChenoweth @ErnstReyes #GAWDS @andmichaelgreen pic.twitter.com/TGsOqRtKg6
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
SOME OF THE JESUSES (JESI?) PRESENT AT EASTER’S EASTER DINNER #AMERICANGODS #GAWDS @andmichaelgreen pic.twitter.com/uuo9LquXKw
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
I am thrilled with any and all Pushing Daisies connections in American Gods.
LIKE OLIVE SNOOK’S DIGS, EASTER'S COMFORTER MATCHES THE WALLPAPER, CURTAINS AND COUCH @KChenoweth #AMERICANGODS #PUSHINGDAISIES pic.twitter.com/wOZJEg5ApQ
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
The New Gods made an appearance at Easter’s gathering, and they came in style. Technical Boy’s teeth were festive for the occasion and inspired by Fabergé eggs, Media was dressed like Judy Garland in Easter Parade, and Technical Boy’s faceless men got Fred Astaire style looks.
TECHNICAL BOY HAS FABERGE EGG INSPIRED GRILL FOR EASTER PARADE @BruceJLangley @KChenoweth #AMERICANGODS #GAWDS @andmichaelgreen @neilhimself pic.twitter.com/YS55FUZQr0
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
What happens when you knock @BruceJLangley's front teeth out. #AmericanGods @BryanFuller pic.twitter.com/siYtI32gjQ
— Michael Green (@andmichaelgreen) June 19, 2017
COSTUME DESIGNER SUTTIRAT LARLARB’S ILLUSTRATION FOR THE TECHNICAL BOY’S EASTER TUXEDO @BruceJLangley #AMERICANGODS @andmichaelgreen #GAWDS pic.twitter.com/RHSbdoIN5F
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
#MEDIA ARRIVES AS JUDY GARLAND IN EASTER PARADE https://t.co/GDEO3BqfzI @GillianA @KChenoweth #AMERICANGODS
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
THE TECHNICAL BOY AND THE FACELESS FRED ASTAIRES (WITH FACES) @BruceJLangley #AMERICANGODS @AmericanGodsSTZ @andmichaelgreen @neilhimself pic.twitter.com/m7S3NSlT5l
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2017
I think Easter’s hair suits Shadow Moon:
Sorry I can live tweet the finale,I'm currently in Australia but we will be back for season2 bitches😝👯🙌🏾🔥 #BELIEVE #AmericanGods #AGs2 pic.twitter.com/9tEnMTN1Vl
— Ricky Whittle (@MrRickyWhittle) June 18, 2017
Did Easter/Ostara kind of scare the bejeezus out of anyone else when she unleashed her powers? Head to the comments and tell me your thoughts on the character.
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