The Insane Body Transformations These Actors Went Through For Their Roles

Hard Work Pays Off

Damon dropped from 190 pounds to roughly 139 pounds in a short period of time. This led to serious, long-term health problems that Damon has yet to recover completely from. However, Francis Ford Coppola took notice of the dedication and willingness to succeed that Damon embodied, and he cast Damon as the lead in his next film, The Rainmaker.

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The More You Know

  • Robert Ludlum, the creator of the Jason Bourne series, died while the first Bourne film was in post-production.
  • Sean Connery wore a wig in every single one of his Bond performances.
  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
  • Brad Pitt and Edward Norton actually learned how to make soap in Fight Club.
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