If you were a WWE fan in the 2000s, a mere mention of the name Dave Bautista is likely to get you feeling all nostalgic. During his wrestling career, Bautista became well known for his muscular build.

And even after quitting the WWE, he stayed in the spotlight, going into acting and being recognised as the “best wrestler-turned-actor” out there, according to the likes of ScreenRant, AVclub.com and a prominent Reddit thread with over 1800 comments. After he put a lot of weight on for a role in Knock at the Cabin in 2023, fans were shocked to see him looking super slim at the premiere of The Last Showgirl at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024.

Do actors often go to such extremes to lose weight for roles? Do actors sometimes go in the opposite direction and gain weight for a role? What about female actors? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 2/11/2024

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