It really doesn't make sense to me that people insist on actors changing their bodies so dramatically. I mean, now that we have the technology - see Chris Evans as Skinny Steve - why can't we just use it to get people in the shape the characters need? I remember Matt Damon gained a lot of weight for The Informant! and Christian Bale lost an unhealthy amount for The Machinist, and I really do not understand the thought process behind that kind of body modification. Your body doesn't know something is just for a role, and it takes time to bounce back from whatever stressors you're putting it through. I remember Jensen Ackles saying, when he had to do take after take of crying as Dean Winchester, that his body didn't know the crying was for the camera, and it kept reacting as if he were really upset, which only made things harder for him. How much worse must it be when you're literally changing your shape?
I know that actors tend to give superhero movies some slack in this regard, as they say they're finally getting into their ideal shape, but it's still a major change. And you're right, the maintenance of that body must be ridiculously difficult.
I know that actors tend to give superhero movies some slack in this regard, as they say they're finally getting into their ideal shape, but it's still a major change. And you're right, the maintenance of that body must be ridiculously difficult.
Yes, do rewatch PA, and come talk to me about TJ!
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