“The Roles That He Wears Like a Second Skin”

What Does His General Appearance Disclose to Us?

Roy Dupuis is a very prolific actor in the Quebecois artistic community. Since his role in “Les Filles De Caleb”, he has seduced his audience by bringing to life the roles that he wears like a second skin.
This symbiosis between the nature of the actor and that of the characters gives credibility to his performances and plunges the audience into the imaginary universe of cinema and television.
The face and body of Roy Dupuis are long and linear in shape (also called “build”) composed mostly of straight lines. In the face this linear aspect is visible especially in the region of the forehead, the eyebrows, and the jaw. The profile emphasizes the number of straight lines and strengthens the personal characteristics with which he is associated.
In the face as in drawing, the straight line represents stability, rigidity, firmness, toughness, coldness, order, combativeness, rationality and logic. These features correspond well with his character as well as nearly all the roles that Roy Dupuis has portrayed.
Some curved lines soften the facial features and so appeal to others without cancelling the virility provided by the straight lines.

What Can One Say About His Face?

The long shape of his face reflects an imaginative being who needs periods of solitude to recharge. Introversion drives the individual to withdraw into themselves from the abstractions of the surrounding world and also to concentrate their attention on their strengths and their chosen subject.
Roy Dupuis is an actor who needs to make his ideas materialize through concrete physical actions. This is the typical profile of a pioneer always ready for new conquests or new challenges.
In the film “The Rocket” Roy Dupuis is convincing when he brings to life the role of Maurice Richard. They have similar profiles and both have strong chins. This physical connection between them is translated by a certain similarity in character.

What Does His Mouth Reveal?

Roy Dupuis has a small mouth with plump lips. A small mouth is talkative; it expresses itself in a unique and concise manner, especially with certain people. In times of stress, when he must act quickly, he doesn’t “beat around the bush” but gets right to the point.
In contrast, the fleshy appearance of the lips shows a need to communicate on both a verbal and emotional level. This mouth acts in a voluble manner when it feels confident, but only with the chosen few.

What Does His Expression Reveal?

Roy Dupuis has small deep-set eyes framed by straight eyebrows that give him a cold distant look. This watchful expression likes time to reflect before acting. He needs a certain distance to withdraw to process information and to come up with a plan of action.
Further, the closure of the eye reduces the field of vision and sharpens his ability to concentrate on details. Roy Dupuis has the capacity to block out exterior stimuli in order to focus his thoughts on one thing.

Conclusion

In conclusion, pay attention to the television series “La Femme Nikita” and “The Last Chapter” where Roy Dupuis brings to life a role that he wears like a second skin. Notice how his performance is believable and his interpretation is accurate.
The magic of the 7th art is at work each time an actor incarnates a part with a nature similar to his.
Next time, while watching a film, ask yourselves if the principal actor has a part made for him.