Orlando Bloom Lost 52 Pounds in Three Months for Boxing Drama ‘The Cut’: ‘You Feed Somebody Tuna and Cucumber Long Enough…’

As a dedicated film enthusiast who has witnessed countless transformations on-screen, I must say that Sean Ellis’ “The Cut” stands out as one of the most extraordinary performances I’ve seen. Orlando Bloom‘s physical transformation is nothing short of astounding, and his dedication to the role is truly commendable.

In Sean Ellis’ movie “The Cut,” Orlando Bloom portrays a boxer standing at the edge of mental collapse, desperately trying to lose weight prior to a match under the tutelage of a questionable coach, played by John Turturro. Faced with the possibility of death, Bloom is willing to go to extreme lengths to shed those pounds.

In just three months, the actor shed an impressive 52 pounds for the upcoming movie, where he’ll be joined by Caitríona Balfe. He talked about his remarkable body makeover at the EbMaster‘s Toronto Film Festival Studio, a venue sponsored by J.Crew and SharkNinja.

During the past three months leading up to filming, I gradually reduced my food intake until I reached my lowest weight. At that point, I weighed approximately 185 pounds, but before the shoot, I had lost a total of 52 pounds. This significant weight loss was both physically and mentally demanding for me. When you eat nothing but tuna and cucumbers for an extended period…” (Bloom shared with EbMaster)

Throughout the movie, the boxer’s tumultuous path towards a lower weight division is portrayed. During filming for “The Cut,” Ellis deliberately worked backwards in terms of timeline, so it was actually Tom Hardy who gained weight instead of losing it during the production process.

Ellis explained to Bloom, “His brain wasn’t getting enough energy from food, essentially.” This meant that while dieting, it would have been difficult for him to work. So, he joined us at his lightest weight, and we began shooting the film with the ending first, followed by the beginning scenes. Over the 25 days of filming, he was gradually increasing his calorie intake. The footage was then edited in reverse order.

Bloom found himself more taken aback by the mental aspects of [it], such as sleeplessness, rather than calorie deficiency. He explained that maintaining focus and living in that state of mind was incredibly difficult. However, he also mentioned that the physical changes were more exhilarating than intimidating.

Viewers expecting a straightforward boxing film might find themselves taken aback, since “The Cut” unfolds less as a traditional sports drama and more like a gruesome bodily transformation story, primarily set within a hotel room. The protagonist, a boxer, engages in self-harm practices such as bleeding himself, taking diuretics, and physically altering his body prior to the weigh-in.

At the movie’s premier on Thursday during TIFF, Bloom exclaimed, “Someone in our row fainted!” Ellis agreed, adding, “Indeed, it happened. Perhaps we should include that on the movie poster.

Balfe found watching “The Cut” with an audience for the first time to be incredibly impactful. She explained, “On paper, it might sound a certain way, but when you see it, it’s so raw and intense. I believe the way it was filmed and acted out makes it a challenging viewing experience. It’s a compelling watch, but…

In a more casual tone, Bloom shared his thoughts about the forthcoming album of his fiancée Katy Perry, who is also the mother of their child.

As a movie buff, I can’t help but be amazed at how the “Teenage Dream” singer elevates her albums with each release. She’s an unstoppable force, and I find myself in awe of her consistent ability to deliver such powerful, joyful, and vibrant music. It never fails to impress me. But yes, ‘143’ indeed!

2024-09-07 18:46

Orlando Bloom Lost 52 Pounds in Three Months for Boxing Drama ‘The Cut’: ‘You Feed Somebody Tuna and Cucumber Long Enough…’

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