Alex O'Brien
Movies

10 shocking transformations by actors for movie roles

Some actors sure are dedicated to their craft. Whether it’s gaining weight, losing weight (or in the case of Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, both!) or cutting off all their hair, these talented artists prove they’re willing to do anything in the pursuit of the perfect performance.

Flip through the gallery above, you’ll be stunned at some of the drastic changes they undergo.

  1. Robert De Niro – Raging Bull
  2. Charlize Theron – Monster
  3. Christian Bale – The Machinist
  4. Jared Leto – Chapter 27
  5. Chris Hemsworth – In the Heart of the Sea
  6. Anne Hathaway – Les Miserables
  7. Matt Damon – The Informant
  8. Tom Cruise – Tropic Thunder
  9. Matthew McConaughey – Dallas Buyers Club
  10. Tom Hanks – Castaway

Have you seen any of the movies pictured above? Which transformation shocked you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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cinema, film, movies, actors, transformations