Jake Gyllenhaal's shocking body makeover as a boxer in 'Southpaw'
The actor has transformed from being skinny in 'Nightcrawler' to a bruising brawler
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal underwent quite the transformation for 'Nightcrawler' and now it has been revealed that he had to do the same sort of heavy makeover for 'Southpaw'. For the former, the actor lost a good bit of weight but for the latter, which is a boxing drama, he had to bulk up for the role. Golden Globe Awards tweeted out this picture of the 33-year-old and let’s just say he appears to have been hitting the gym rather hard.
The incredible transformation of Jake Gyllenhaal for upcoming boxing drama 'Southpaw.' #actors #movies pic.twitter.com/DjYvSPRgbz
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) November 29, 2014
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, and featuring Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, among others, 'Southpaw' chronicles the rise of a heavyweight all the way to a championship title as he battles various tragedies in his personal life, and wins back the love of his daughter. After much acclaimed performance in 'Nightcrawler' once again, the actor has throw himself heartily into the role.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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