The Lip
Mykelti Williamson played the incredible Bubba. His looks and mad acting skill allowed him to take the character above and beyond, anyone will attest to that. However there was one thing that really stood out about Bubba, his lower lip. But did you know that the bulging lip was actually just a prosthetic?! Yup, Williamson needed to be fitted for the prosthetic so it took some time to perfect the look. Which is probably why it looks so convincing! Many fans were surprised when they saw him in real life because he wasn’t sporting the “lip”!
The Lip
His Career
Strangely enough, playing Bubba hurt Mykelti Williamson’s career. He played his part so flawlessly that many believed the director Zemeckis “had discovered some weird-looking guy and put him in front of the camera.” Moreover that’s exactly what casting directors thought too. Williamson has said that portraying Bubba made it difficult to find work afterwards. Although after appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman, he was able to clear the air once and for all.
His Career
