Introduced in the latest episode of American Gods, Vulcan (the god of fire and weaponry) is the first Old God we’ve met who has bought into the appeal of the New Gods, going on to franchise himself. In the eyes of Mr. Wednesday, Vulcan has sold out in exchange for a comfortable existence where he receives worship and belief–sustenance, basically–every time a bullet labeled with his brand is fired.
If you’re itching for more Vulcan, you’ve come to the right place. Every week American Gods showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green and co-producer Loretta Ramos take to Twitter to share behind-the-scenes tidbits for each episode. Sometimes it’s concept art, or a look at prop details, or photos of the actors in between shots.
Vulcan appeared a bit before Mr. Wednesday and Shadow rolled into Vulcan’s town. Did you notice the brands of bullets being used in the opening sequences?
Pay attention to the bullets. #AmericaGods #Foreshadowing
— Loretta Ramos (@lorettaramos) June 5, 2017
Vulcan’s brand has some style, don’t you think?
Just grab yourself a box of Vulcan's finest. #AmericanGods pic.twitter.com/0owMXLdsOH
— Loretta Ramos (@lorettaramos) June 5, 2017
Welcome to @corbinbernsen’s happy town of #VULCAN… Now GET OUT! #AmericanGods @BryanFuller @neilhimself @MrRickyWhittle pic.twitter.com/ZHixdBvGoJ
— Michael Green (@andmichaelgreen) June 5, 2017
This episode was all about the night shoots and fake precipitation, apparently.
Night shoot. #AmericanGods BTS pic.twitter.com/bwBt6H2XoS
— Loretta Ramos (@lorettaramos) June 5, 2017
Movie magic on a night shoot. #AmericanGods pic.twitter.com/LnQeuafKQw
— Loretta Ramos (@lorettaramos) June 5, 2017
One order of snow for the Caddy to drive through, coming up. #AmericanGods BTS pic.twitter.com/kYPfDnf7hX
— Loretta Ramos (@lorettaramos) June 5, 2017
Who doesn’t want to see pictures of Ian McShane and Corbin Bernsen being fabulous together?
A COUPLE OF PROPER GODS, NOT GEEZERS – BTS @corbinbernsen #IanMcShane #americangods #gawds pic.twitter.com/F12AvGE7ww
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 5, 2017
BTS – THE SHARING OF SOMA, THE DRINK OF THE GODS @AmericanGodsSTZ @corbinbernsen @MrRickyWhittle @andmichaelgreen @neilhimself #AMERICANGODS pic.twitter.com/1SUgiCAgjl
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 5, 2017
Edward Hopper, an artist known for his oil paintings and prints, influenced the look of Vulcan’s town.
THE ART OF EDWARD HOPPER WAS A BIG INFLUENCE ON THE VISUAL STYLE OF THE TOWN OF VULCAN #AMERICANGODS #GAWDS @andmichaelgreen
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 5, 2017
I can’t blame Ricky Whittle for taking a closer look at Vulcan’s trophies.
NAUGHTY KITTIES ON THE #AMERICANGODS SET @MrRickyWhittle @corbinbernsen @andmichaelgreen @AmericanGodsSTZ #GAWDS pic.twitter.com/laTOoWPbSt
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 5, 2017
Vulcan forges an impressive looking blade for Mr. Wednesday, and he has just the forge for it.
A fine place to forge a blade. #AmericanGods BTS pic.twitter.com/dlrZRhuom8
— Loretta Ramos (@lorettaramos) June 5, 2017
Early concept art for #Vulcan's hellscape forge and foundry. #AmericanGods @BryanFuller @neilhimself @corbinbernsen pic.twitter.com/CvgIZWmHlO
— Michael Green (@andmichaelgreen) June 5, 2017
This isn’t the first time Fuller and Green have forged a sword together; they also worked on a blade for Heroes.
The last time @BryanFuller and I designed a sword together was for @MasiOka on Heroes S1. #AmericanGods pic.twitter.com/96ctxJFOJu
— Michael Green (@andmichaelgreen) June 5, 2017
I leave you with these slightly disturbing images of Vulcan’s head and excellent pun from Green.
Master maker of impossible things #ChristienTinsley built #AmericanGods all kinds of spare parts. @Tattoo_Fx @BryanFuller @neilhimself pic.twitter.com/jKzhAWvxqD
— Michael Green (@andmichaelgreen) June 5, 2017
We gave @corbinbernsen a little head.#Vulcan #AmericanGods @BryanFuller @neilhimself pic.twitter.com/oafQRyF2ke
— Michael Green (@andmichaelgreen) June 5, 2017
What was your impression of Vulcan? Were you surprised by Mr. Wednesday taking him out? Let me know in the comments.
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