Behind every iconic movie character is a costume designer who likely spent weeks obsessing over the exact shade of a shirt or the “clink” of a specific accessory. It’s one of those roles that’s so good it often goes unnoticed—if the clothes feel “real,” you don’t even think about them.
I recently spoke with Whitney Anne Adams, the creative lead behind the look of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. We discussed what it’s like to design for a world that blends two decades, all while keeping a massive, detail-oriented fanbase happy.
From Gatsby to Fazbear
Whitney’s resume is basically a masterclass in versatility. Before she was diving into the “pizza parlor from hell,” she worked on some of the most notable films in recent years.
Here are just a few:
- Adams served as a design assistant under the legendary four-time Oscar winner Catherine Martin on The Great Gatsby, her first role.
- For Freaky, she created that iconic, gender-swapping wardrobe for Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton.
- Adams oversaw The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat: a massive period piece in which she managed over 1,000 background costumes.
Designing Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: Easter Eggs & Animatronics
For Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Whitney faced a unique challenge: designing costumes that were authentic to the lore while also functional for a set filled with puppet-human hybrids.
What’s Next?
If you want to see more of her work and stay updated on her projects, follow Whitney Anne Adams on Instagram. Watch Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on digital now and on Blu-ray on February 17.
