Actor Liam Neeson, 63 years old, admitted that he lost 9kg to play Portuguese Jesuit missionary Cristovao Ferreira in the movie “Silence” (Silence) directed by Martin Scorsese.

Before that, many paparazzi took pictures of a skinny, lifeless Liam Neeson walking on the streets of New York. The photos shocked his fans.

They were worried that their idol was seriously ill, but they hid it because this image was very different from the cool, elegant Liam on the red carpet promoting the movie before.

Liam appeared haggard on the street, shocking fans

They thought he was sick but did not announce it

However, Liam confirmed that he lost 9kg to fit his role in the movie

Even after that, Liam Neeson’s representative affirmed that he was still healthy and not to worry too much, but that still wasn’t enough to reassure fans. Attending the Los Cabos Film Festival in Mexico last weekend, Liam explained: “Martin wanted all of us to be a bit skinny to match the character’s image. My colleagues Adam and Andrew both did well, so I was no exception.

Martin requires my dedication to this role and I think our efforts will be rewarded with a good role to serve the audience.” Liam confessed that he lost 9kg with the help of experts so he did not have any health problems.

Liam with his appearance in “Silence

Talking about Martin Scorsese, Liam Neeson praised him as a legend and has his own principles at work that everyone must adhere to.

 For example, Martin requires absolute silence on set every time he instructs and explains a scene to the actors. 

Therefore, when Martin speaks, everyone must stop all unfinished work and be silent to listen. If he hears even the slightest sound, Martin will assume there is a lack of respect. He commented that silence, especially in this film, is very necessary.

“Silence” is a film based on the novel by writer Shusaku Endo, about the situation of Catholicism in Japan in the 17th century.

The main character in the film is Cristovao Ferreira, who was brutally tortured because he refused to deny it. your beliefs.

The image of this actor is stylish and elegant in action movies

Having to lose a lot of weight to participate in movie roles is not uncommon for male stars, but at an advanced age like Liam is not an easy problem.

Previously, actor Jake Gyllenhaal lost up to 13.6kg to play Lou Bloom in the movie “Nightcrawler”. To lose weight while still maintaining his health, Jake Gyllenhaal went to a doctor for advice. He eats kale salad and chews, running 15 miles every night.

“When I got the role of “Nightcrawler,” I went to the doctor. It’s not like how Christian Bale lost 28.6 kg in 4 months to play the role in the movie “The Machinist” or Matthew McConaughey lost 17 kg to star in the movie “Dallas Buyers Club”.

 I am very cautious about losing or gaining weight because it greatly affects the body. I have to try to keep myself safe. 

Sometimes, everything you think is just a small danger is very important, you have to always pay attention to avoid an incident” – Jake Gyllenhaal confided.

Not everyone is as cautious as Jake Gyllenhaal and turns to experts to ensure safety. Some actors, especially young ones, often accept risks and dangers to best fulfill their roles. 

They try to gain and then lose weight to fit each role even though they know it affects their health.

 In 2013, Tom Hanks revealed that gaining weight for his role contributed to him developing type 2 diabetes.

After his diagnosis, he completely denied having to gain weight for his role in the film. future, accept to give up the role.