Naturally, the practice of actors undergoing extreme body transformations has attracted backlash over the years.
Whilst the health risks are impossible to deny, the seemingly increasing amount of actors willing to undergo such processes means that the practice is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.
Many experts have claimed that such rapid weight changes not only has a negative impact on the actor’s physical health but also puts harmful strain on organs.
Although Hardy isn’t the first actor to publicly discuss such issues, it’s always reassuring to hear big Hollywood names talk about some of the darker realities of the film industry as audiences mostly only get to see the attractive finished product.