Neil Patrick Harris’ new look is the scariest thing we’ve seen today

NEIL Patrick Harris was unrecognizably creepy on the set of his new project, Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Neil Patrick Harris in and out of costume.

NEIL Patrick Harris was unrecognisably creepy on the set of his new project, Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.

The Broadway fixture emerged in character as the villainous Count Olaf while shooting the adaptation of the beloved children’s book series by Lemony Snicket.

Neil Patrick Harris spotted as Count Olaf in Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.

His makeup was impressive with overgrown eyebrows, a receding hairline and a prosthetic nose. His fingernails were even darkened to fit the disgusting character.

The series is expected to premiere in 2016.

This story originally appeared on The New York Post.