Actor Orlando Bloom shed 52 pounds to play a boxer in his upcoming film, "The Cut," leaving his partner, Katy Perry, in a state of shock. Bloom underwent a three-month diet and exercise regimen, dropping to 185 pounds.
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Orlando Bloom's Extreme Weight Loss for 'The Cut': Katy Perry 'Freaked Out'
Orlando Bloom's commitment to his role in the upcoming film "The Cut" involved a drastic physical transformation. The actor shed 52 pounds, dropping to 185 pounds, to portray a boxer.
Bloom revealed the rigorous process in an interview at Variety's Toronto Film Festival Studio, where he described a three-month period of gradually reducing his food intake.
Orlando Bloom's Extreme Weight Loss for 'The Cut': Katy Perry 'Freaked Out'
"I basically tiered down the food over a three-month period until just before filming, [when] I was at my lightest," Bloom said. "I dropped 52 pounds, and I was about 185 when I started."
In a separate conversation with People magazine, Bloom elaborated on the challenges of the "taxing" role. "I was very hangry. . . . The last three weeks in London, before we started filming, were just tuna and cucumber," he said.
Orlando Bloom's Extreme Weight Loss for 'The Cut': Katy Perry 'Freaked Out'
Bloom's character in the film loses a significant amount of weight in a six-day period to step back into the ring. "I dropped quite a lot of weight, and I was very mentally challenged as well," Bloom remarked.
His longtime partner, Katy Perry, expressed concern about his transformation. "She watched it and was like, ‘I need a stiff drink.’" Bloom shared. However, she also showed emotional support, moved by the arduous journey he had undertaken.
Orlando Bloom's Extreme Weight Loss for 'The Cut': Katy Perry 'Freaked Out'
During filming, Bloom experienced doubts about his ability to complete the demanding regimen. "I literally thought I was gonna die," he told People magazine. Perry provided support throughout the process, along with their children.
Bloom emphasized the challenges of balancing such an extreme physical transformation with family life. "It's hard for your family," he said. The actor and Perry welcomed their first child together, daughter Daisy Dove, in 2020.
Orlando Bloom's Extreme Weight Loss for 'The Cut': Katy Perry 'Freaked Out'
Bloom's costar in "The Cut," Caitríona Balfe, noted the visible changes in his appearance. "You can do stuff like that when you're on your own, it's one thing about being single. We were all younger before we had families [and] you can kind of throw yourself into something. But when you have to come home, and you have to be a parent," she said.
Bloom gradually gained weight back during the filming process. "You can't maintain that weight for a long period of time," he explained.
Bloom praised Perry's unwavering support during his physical and mental struggles. "She was there throughout, with the kids and stuff. . . . It's hard for your family," he said.
Despite the challenges, Bloom expressed gratitude for his partner's understanding and encouragement. "She knew what it took," he concluded.
