Actors Who Went Through Extreme Transformations For Roles

Published on March 3, 2019 By James Spiro

Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy

Chris Pratt was the dedicated fat man of Hollywood until James Gunn cast him as the lead in the surprise hit Guardians of the Galaxy. For the role, Pratt lost a whopping 60 pounds and built up an impressive physique.

Before his jump to leading man, Pratt played funnyman Andy Dwyer in NBC’s Parks and Recreation – a role for which he deliberately gained weight. At his highest, he was 300 pounds; making it an important lifestyle change for him, too.