It’s not uncommon for actors to lose (or gain) big amounts of weight for certain roles, and some transformations end up being too drastic. In the case of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, the difference is very evident.
Fans are now commenting on his physical transformation thanks to a video posted on his Instagram account. It’s also normal for actors with physically demanding roles.
Actors go from playing superheroes to not keep their muscular appearance in-between films. After all, their diets and exercise routines are too demanding and sometimes extreme; so it wouldn’t be healthy to stick to them. In Boseman’s case, his weight loss is due to one of his recent projects.
Boseman’s transformation is most likely due to his role in Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee’s latest project. The film follows four African American Vietnam veterans who return to Vietnam in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure.
Boseman has another project coming in the near future. But it’s unlikely his role in it required such a drastic weight loss. The film is Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; which depicts the tensions musician Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) encountered between her bandmates, her agent, and her producer; while recording an album in 1927.
Of course, there’s also the possibility that he had to lose weight for a yet-to-be-announced project. Although the change looks shocking, fans can rest assured knowing he most likely lost weight in the safest way possible and with the help of experts and will go back to normal soon.
