In a recent interview, Will Poulter discussed his physical transformation for his role in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and how he sees exercise as a way to maintain his mental and emotional well-being. The actor also opened up about his experiences with body shaming.
Poulter advocates against bullying and uses her platform to raise awareness of anti-bullying initiatives. In 2017, he dressed as the “Toy Story” character Sid Phillips, who online trolls compared him to during anti-bullying week.
Read on to learn more.
Will Poulter Talks About His ‘GotG Vol 3’ Transformation
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Will Poulter recently reveal about his physical transformation for his role as Adam Warlock in the Marvel movie, “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3?” The 30-year-old actress, who stars alongside Chris Pratt, underwent a rigorous and challenging process to add muscle to her naturally petite frame.
In an honest interview with GQ Hype, Poulter talks about his journey to becoming a superhero and how he doesn’t think of himself as “conventionally attractive.” “All I know is that I’m working as hard as I can, safely and naturally, to pass as a superhero,” he said. “If that’s not enough for people, fair enough, but I’m not willing to compromise the way I do it.”
The “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” actor added, “I can’t be an advocate for mental health and at the same time promote anything other than responsible, natural bodybuilding. I don’t want anyone to feel like I’m suggesting there’s a better body type than someone else’s.”
Will Poulter Anti-Bullying Advocate
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Poulter previously credited Pratt with helping him get in shape for the role. However, he admits the intense exercise regime he went through to achieve his muscular physique is not something he would recommend to others.
As an actress, scrutiny of her physical appearance is something the “Midsommar” star is used to, despite not considering herself “conventionally attractive.” Poulter revealed that people often comment on her unique features, including her eyebrows, but she remains comfortable and secure in her appearance. “It’s weird when people start debating my physical appearance online whether it’s considered attractive or unattractive,” she said.
The actor also shared his concerns about the focus on physical appearance in society and the damaging effects of social media. “Why do we discuss or spend so much time discussing people’s physical appearance?” he questioned.
“Especially in the case of women. But whether you’re a boy or a girl, why is that the focus? Unfortunately, social media has created this problematic idea that everyone’s opinion on everything is equally important,” he added.
Will Poulter Says Physical Exercise Has ‘Keeped Him Up’
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According to Poulter, exercise has been a saving grace as she navigates life in the spotlight. Despite mixed feelings about his physical changes for “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3,” he shared that “physical training has been the thing that has kept me going more than anything else.”
Poulter credits his long-term agent, Christian Hodell, with introducing him to exercise when he was just 16 years old, stating, “I’ve been physically active for years thanks to my long-term agent Christian [Hodell], who I have been with since I was 16 years old. I was going through a tough time mentally, and he said, ‘Go to the gym.’”
Initially skeptical of the benefits, Poulter shared his objections, saying, “And I was like, ‘I don’t think putting on muscle is going to help me feel better mentally.’ And he was like, ‘No, it’s going to feel great.’ He said this was the best part of the last 10 years, and it changed my life,” he concluded.
Will Poulter Dress Up As Sid Phillips’ ‘Toy Story’ Character
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In response to body shaming from online bullies, Poulter took a strong stand against bullying by dressing up as Sid Phillips’ “Toy Story” character for Halloween in 2017. At first, fans were confused by his choice because they thought he resented the comparisons between and cartoon characters. However, he revealed that his decision was rooted in more serious reasons.
“I did it based on some comparisons between Sid and me from ‘Toy Story’ that were circulating on the internet,” explained Poulter, per Daily Mail. “I work with Pro Anti-Bullying and the Diana Award; I did it during anti-bullying week to raise awareness about the organization,” he added.
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