Watching a supercut of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 star Michael Rooker being transformed into the blue-skinned Yondu is probably much more fun than actually having to go through it.

An amazing time-lapse video showing just how much work goes into applying the prosthetics and make-up every single day is impressive even if you don't give a Groot about Marvel:

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It's true, the moment when it appears as if Michael has a giant hole on the top of his head is jolting… but it soon becomes obvious that the entire top of his head has been covered in prosthetics. Phew!

We can't even imagine how many hours Rooker spent sitting in the make-up chair, especially since Yondu has a much larger presence in Vol 2 than he did in the original Guardians of the Galaxy.

It's probably more enjoyable to make yourself over as Mary Poppins, right Yondu?

A quick warning here, we're about to delve into major spoilers from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, so please look away now if you're one of the few remaining earthlings who hasn't yet seen it:

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In the latest sequel's genuinely emotional finale, the rogue Yondu comes to the aid of the son-he-never-had Star-Lord in his climactic battle with Ego (Kurt Russell), losing his own life in the process.

While it's not unusual for dead characters to be resurrected in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, director James Gunn has confirmed that Yondu is truly dead and will stay dead.

"I think it's very important that in these movies, there are stakes within the films," Gunn said. "I am not into this old-school way of doing things, where you kill characters and you bring them back and then you kill them again and then you bring them back and their deaths mean nothing."

We'll just be over here ruining our blue face make-up with our sobbing…

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 is out now in cinemas around the world. Watch Digital Spy chat with the cast below:

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