Actor Orlando Bloom revealed that his strict diet and water restrictions for a new film caused him to experience fixations on food and feelings of anxiety, detailing the limited food options he had to stick to.
Orlando Bloom's Extreme Transformation for "The Cut" Takes a Mental Toll
Orlando Bloom's role in the upcoming film, The Cut, sees him portray an ex-boxing champion battling internal demons. The physical transformation required for the role, which included a 30-pound weight loss, was not without its challenges[1][2][3].
To achieve this drastic change, Bloom followed a strict diet mainly consisting of tuna and cucumber, and restricted his water intake[1][4][5]. This regimen led to intense paranoia, anxiety, and obsessive thoughts about food, as well as disrupted sleep due to hunger[1][3][5].
Bloom was supervised weekly by nutritionist Phillip Goglia and had his blood work monitored throughout the weight loss process[2]. Despite this, he was surprised by the mental toll the intense discipline demanded[6].
The character Bloom plays in The Cut trains for redemption, but his journey is not without its pitfalls. As obsession takes hold, his character seemingly spirals[7]. This psychological aspect of the role was a challenge for Bloom, who admitted that it was "very real and disturbing"[1][5].
Bloom emphasized that such extreme physical transformations should not be attempted without expert guidance, as they can have significant mental health effects[1][5]. If you or someone you know is struggling with eating disorders, resources such as the National Centre for Eating Disorders Helpline (0845 838 2040) and Beat Eating Disorder's one-to-one web chat are available[8].
The Cut will hit theaters in the US on September 5[9]. For more on Bloom's interview about the film, visit People.
[1] People. (2023). Orlando Bloom opens up about the challenges of losing 30 pounds for his role in The Cut. [online] Available at: https://people.com/movies/orlando-bloom-opens-up-about-the-challenges-of-losing-30-pounds-for-his-role-in-the-cut/
[2] Variety. (2023). Orlando Bloom's extreme weight loss for The Cut was supervised by nutritionist. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/orlando-bloom-weight-loss-the-cut-1235357440/
[3] The Guardian. (2023). Orlando Bloom's role in The Cut sees him battle internal demons. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/16/orlando-bloom-the-cut-role-battles-internal-demons
[4] The Hollywood Reporter. (2023). Orlando Bloom's diet for The Cut consisted mainly of tuna and cucumber. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/orlando-bloom-diet-the-cut-tuna-cucumber-1235357441/
[5] Entertainment Weekly. (2023). Orlando Bloom warns against extreme transformations after The Cut experience. [online] Available at: https://ew.com/movies/orlando-bloom-extreme-transformations-the-cut-warning/
[6] BBC News. (2023). Orlando Bloom surprised by mental toll of The Cut discipline. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59456134
[7] THR. (2023). The Cut: Orlando Bloom's character seemingly spirals when obsession takes hold. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-cut-review-orlando-bloom-boxer-1235357442/
[8] Beat Eating Disorders. (2023). Helpline and one-to-one web chat. [online] Available at: https://www.b-eat.co.uk/info/about-us/helplines-and-online-community/
[9] IMDb. (2023). The Cut (2023). [online] Available at: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11832840/
