After 40 years, Daryl Hannah still vividly recalls her time as a mermaid in the iconic film Splash. The actress, now 63, reminisces about the challenges she faced while wearing the heavy and painful mermaid tail prosthetic during filming. Despite enduring bloody feet and discomfort, Hannah fondly remembers her experience on set, where she would stay half-submerged in water to alleviate the strain of the costume.
Co-stars Tom Hanks and John Candy added a touch of humor by feeding her French fries during breaks. Despite the physical toll, Hannah's love for the film shines through, reflecting on the joy she found in the underwater scenes shot in Los Angeles, New York City, and the Bahamas.
Her childhood fascination with mermaids prepared her well for the role of Madison, the mermaid who falls in love with Hanks' character. Hannah's ability to hold her breath for extended periods and her calm demeanor underwater made her a natural fit for the role.
Reflecting on her career, Hannah expresses her passion for transformative experiences in movies. From Splash to her role in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill series, she relishes the opportunity to immerse herself in fantasy worlds and perform daring stunts.
While a Splash remake is rumored, Hannah envisions Madison and Allen still happily together, swimming with their guppies. Her future projects include directing a music documentary featuring her husband, Neil Young, following her Grammy Award-nominated work with Young and Crazy Horse.
