George Clooney and other actors who totally transformed their bodies for a movie
The actor was hospitalized after dropping nearly 28 lbs
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To get some movie parts, not only do you need to have talent and the ability to get into character, but you've also got to have a will strong enough to completely immerse yourself in your role—even if that means making impressive physical changes.
For his latest film, 'The Midnight Sky,' George Clooney shed nearly 28 lbs (13 kg) to play the role of an astronomer who survives an apocalyptic event, The Mirror reports. But, despite his awesome dedication, losing the weight so fast meant he compromised his health, and four days before he was due on set, he was rushed to the hospital with stomach pains, eventually diagnosed as pancreatitis. He was forced to spend weeks recovering, and as the director of the film as well, it was "not so easy because you need energy, " he told the tabloid. "But it certainly helped with the character.” Clooney also had to grow a big grey beard for the role, which was reportedly not fun for his wife Amal either.
There are numerous cases in Hollywood where actors had to gain or lose weight while filming. Check out the gallery to see which stars had to undergo drastic changes for movie roles!
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