Will Poulter Comments on Physical Transformation for Adam Warlock Role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch actor Will Poulter has now opened up about his physical transformation for the role of Adam Warlock in Marvel Studios's upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Speaking to The Independent in a recent interview, the 29-year-old British star says that his training and results were only achievable because of the financial backing from Marvel and that he wouldn't recommend anyone else trying to do what he had to go through.

"It's difficult talking about it because with Marvel it's all secret squirrel," Poulter began. "But the most important thing is that your mental and physical health has to be number one, and the aesthetic goals have to be secondary, otherwise you end up promoting something that is unhealthy and unrealistic if you don't have the financial backing of a studio paying for your meals and training. I'm in a very privileged position in that respect, and I wouldn't recommend anyone do what I did to get ready for that job."

He went on to discuss the dietary routines he underwent for the role, explaining that it's easier now that he's maintaining his physique rather than bulking or cutting. "I've gone through a series of different diets over the last few months. Now I'm in a maintenance phase, which is quite nice," Poulter explained. "I'm not eating copious amounts of food to bulk, and I'm not cutting. I'm just maintaining my weight. I've gone through periods of looking at food and feeling like I can't face it, and then you blink and the next minute you're ready to eat furniture because you're so hungry."

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is scheduled to release on May 23, 2023.

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