The Insane Body Transformations These Actors Went Through For Their Roles

Doing the Impossible

This experience was eye-opening for Reynolds because he proved to himself that he could do anything with his body. By maintaining this physique, Reynolds ran the New York Marathon in three hours and 50 minutes, climbed Machu Pichu, and learned how to do a standing backflip. 

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The More You Know

  • John Travolta would have played Maverick in Top Gun if his asking price wasn't too high.
  • Movie trailers were originally shown after the movie, which is why they’re called “trailers.”
  • During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
  • The film rating system began in 1968
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