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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I thought I was going to die' – Hollywood star dropped FOUR STONE to play boxer leaving superstar fiancee horrified
ORLANDO BLOOM lost nearly FOUR STONE to play the role of boxer - leaving his superstar fiancee Katy Perry horrified. Bloom stars as a retired boxer looking to make a comeback in the unreleased movie The Cut - which began filming in 2023. 5 And the plot centres around Bloom's character losing a dangerous amount of weight in order to fight again. The British cinema legend revealed he lost 52lb - three and a half STONE - before filming had even started. He told People: 'I literally thought I was gonna die.' Bloom was living off a diet of tuna and cucumber and had to actually film scenes from the end of the film at the start. Director Sean Ellis said to Variety: 'Your brain is starved of calories, basically. 'It was going to be impossible for him to work while dieting. So, he came to us at his lightest, and then he starts to eat. "So that meant that we had to shoot the film [with] the ending first and the beginning of the movie at the end. "Over the 25 days that we were shooting, he was putting on the calories. And then it's edited in reverse.' Bloom, now 48, added: 'I was more surprised about the mental aspect of [it], like the sleep deprivation, and not the depleted calories. 'There's a lot going on in your brain living in that headspace for a while was very challenging.' Sam Thompson left gobsmacked as he's surprised by huge Hollywood A-lister during his 280-mile endurance challenge Even Bloom's co-star Caitriona Balfe - who plays his on-screen wife in the film - was stunned by his gaunt face and body. Balfe said: 'The transformation was shocking - I was like, 'You look like a raisin.'' Director Ellis and lead Bloom revealed movie goers at the premiere passed out and fainted due to the film's graphic nature. And Bloom's fiancee Perry - with whom he shares a four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove with - also found it tough viewing. Bloom revealed the singer was left in tears after watching the particularly harrowing scenes. He told Page Six: 'She watched it and was like, 'I need a stiff drink.' She was really moved. She knew what it took.' Bloom proposed to 40-year-old Perry in 2019 and welcomed their daughter a year later but have not yet married. The Cut - with a screenplay by Justin Bull and story by Mark Lane - is yet have a distributor or release date. 5 5 5
Los Angeles Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
For the Record - May 22, 2025
Caitriona Balfe: In the May 18 Entertainment section, an article on summer TV shows referred to 'Outlander' actor Caitriona Balfe as Caitriona Balfour. 'Columbo': In the May 8 Entertainment section, an article on actor Natasha Lyonne stated that Steven Spielberg directed the 1971 pilot episode of 'Columbo.' He directed the premiere episode; Richard Irving directed the pilot. If you believe that we have made an error, or you have questions about The Times' journalistic standards and practices, you may contact the readers' representative by email at by phone at (877) 554-4000 or by mail at 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245. The readers' representative office is online at
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander's Caitriona Balfe lands major new role after saying goodbye to Claire Fraser
Outlander star Caitriona Balfe has already lined up her next project after completing work on the acclaimed Starz series After bidding farewell to her beloved character Claire Fraser in Outlander, Caitriona Balfe has swiftly moved on to her next venture. The Irish star, who has graced our screens alongside Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser in the Starz hit series for a decade, is set to appear in the final season yet to be broadcast. Following the completion of Outlander's eighth season last year, Balfe has already made waves with her role in the Hollywood thriller The Amateur, featuring Rami Malek, which premiered in cinemas the previous month. Balfe's latest role will see her join the ensemble of Apple Original Films' Tenzing, a biopic chronicling the life of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, famed for his historic ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Jennifer Peedom, known for her documentary Sherpa, which also delves into the same topic, directs the film. Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe are set to play New Zealand explorer Edmund Hillary and English expedition leader Colonel John Hunt, respectively, reports the Scottish Daily Express. In Tenzing, Balfe takes on the role of Jill Henderson, a friend of Tenzing who played a pivotal role in organising expeditions to Mount Everest. Deadline provides a glimpse into the film's narrative: "Tibetan born Tenzing Norgay, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, both outsiders on a British Expedition, defied insurmountable odds to achieve what was once thought impossible, reaching the summit of the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest. "After six previous attempts, Tenzing risked everything for one final venture. He had to navigate treacherous politics and perilous weather as he embarked on the most significant climb of his life. "Through it all, he did so with humour, warmth, and generosity towards his fellow climbers, but also deep reverence and respect for the sacred Mother Goddess of his Mountain, Jomolungma." The film is being produced by the Oscar-winning See-Saw Films, celebrated for The King's Speech, while the script is in the hands of Oscar nominee Luke Davies, known for Lion. Balfe's fans from Outlander eager to delve into her other big-screen performances can recall her Golden Globe and BAFTA-nominated role in Kenneth Branagh's esteemed period drama Belfast. Her career also includes roles opposite Christian Bale in the film Le Mans '66 (Ford v Ferrari), Orlando Bloom in The Cut and sharing the screen with George Clooney and Julia Roberts in Money Monster. Following the gripping seventh season finale of Outlander this past January, enthusiasts eagerly await the final chapter. The last season will draw from Diana Gabaldon's eighth novel, Written in My Own Heart's Blood, as well as elements of Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. Gabaldon has recently announced that her blockbuster series will culminate with the tenth book, named A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Outlander' Star Caitriona Balfe Gushes Over Co-Star Sam Heughan
Caitriona Balfe spoke with Access Hollywood guest correspondent Emily Orozco at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards and gushed over her 'Outlander' co-star Sam Heughan.
