A fan of physical transformations, Jared Leto played Mark Chapman, murderer of John Lennon, in the little-known “Chapter 27”. A look back at its metamorphosis.
In 2008, Jared Leto starred in Chapter 27, a feature film in which he played Mark Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon. A role for which the American actor fully invested, gaining… more than thirty kilos for the occasion!
Chocolate ice cream, olive oil and soy
Jared Leto, known for his improbable looks throughout his career, is very strong here. To gain so much weight, the actor notably gorged himself on melted chocolate ice cream which he mixed with… olive oil and soy! Add to that a seventies haircut and sunglasses, and you almost no longer recognize the Hollywood star.
With Chapter 27Jared Leto enters the circle of stars who gained weight for a role and he places himself high on the list of extreme weight gains. Asked by the Filmfestivals websitethe American actor spoke of his impressive physical preparation. “It was the most intense experience of my entire life”he declared. “It requires total immersion, almost religious.”
“This role invaded my dreams”
“I gained 70 pounds for the role, used makeup to plump up my face, and really lived as this guy 24/7.”continues Jared Leto. “I couldn’t leave him with me at the end of the day… He stayed with me and even invaded my dreams.” Did you say involved?
Jared Leto will soon be showing the sequel to the SF classic Tron, of which he has just revealed the very first photo. We will then see him slip into the shoes of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. New astonishing physical transformation in prospect?
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