Preparing for a role is rarely as simple as learning lines and delivering them in front of the camera. Actors are frequently required to endure significant bodily modifications in order to properly embody their characters.
We compiled a list of ten Hollywood stars who have pushed their bodies to the limit for the purpose of film.
Zac Efron
Zac Efron has come a long way since he was a scrawny teen. His startling change peaked when he was cast as a lifeguard in the summer blockbuster Baywatch. To achieve a beach-body, he decreased his body fat to an exceptionally low level and pumped up with his on-screen pal Dwayne Johnson ahead to each film.
Chris Pratt
Pratt replaced his beer belly with a 6-pack after losing 60 pounds in six months. For his roles in the blockbuster sequels Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, the actor needed a bit of a reshaping, which will likely keep him with his new look for years to come.
Paul Rudd
Action movie performers are expected to remain in top physical condition during the whole production process. Paul Rudd wanted to build a fit and athletic body for the film Ant-Man, deleting anything fun from his diet and focused on intensive exercises every day for a year. After all, playing a hero entails making sacrifices.
Mark Wahlberg
Given two months to prepare for his role as a bodybuilder in the film Pain & Gain, Wahlberg kept himself busy catching up in stature to his co-star Dwayne Johnson. He gained up to 40 pounds by eating up to ten meals per day. Even if he has slowed down, the effort he put into bulking up is still obvious every time he appears on-screen.
Chris Evans
Chris Evans wasn’t in awful shape, despite having previously portrayed a superhero. But when he was cast in the legendary role of Captain America, he knew he had to up his game. Whenever he had a break in filming, the actor juggled eating and training to bulk up his muscles a little more.
Ryan Reynolds
Getting up as early as 4 a.m., going to the gym for a killer workout, and then following it up with an unappealing cardboard diet. This was the daily ritual Reynolds had to follow in order to achieve the correct superhero appearance before fitting himself into his Deadpool costume.
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart’s muscles increased alongside his celebrity as he worked hard to shape himself into a real hunk. Because of his improved physical condition, he was able to run marathons. Not only has his determination been beneficial to his overall health, but it is also unlikely to hinder his future acting career.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Gyllenhaal only had to display a peak body for his role as a champion boxer in Southpaw. According to reports, the actor was so driven to becoming in shape that he increased his original 3-hour-per-day workouts to 6 hours, which is possibly why his relationship at the time terminated.
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman was responsible for bringing the character of Wolverine to life, and he had a very tight diet while preparing for the films, which required an insanely high calorie intake and the complete absence of alcohol and sugar. To seem as trim as possible on set, the actor had to dehydrate himself for a day or so before each shirtless shot.
J. K. Simmons
J. K. Simmons has been entirely dedicated to building a healthy lifestyle and getting into the best shape possible since working on movies such as Terminator Genisys and Justice League. Following an intensive regimen that few people his age would have the strength and willpower to complete, the 62-year-old actor got very shredded.
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