The article examines actors and the use of their bodies as a craft to enhance films. Many roles involve an actor or actress pushing the limits on their bodies by either losing or gaining extreme amounts of weight. There are limitations in acting but using their bodies as a craft creates an illusion that makes the role more realistic. The article continues to discuss that these are not “average” people because they are paid millions, have person trainers to whip them back in shape, and chefs to prepare healthy and balanced meals. Not eating, like Christian Bale, is not the safest way to enhance a role, but it does deliver a real and more dramatic performance on the silver screen.
My personal take on this subject is very simple, it is a job and whatever helps them do the job better is fine by me. Obviously, there are some limitations to the safety of the actor and actress but as long as they remain healthy it should not be an issue. I agree with the article because these are well-paid jobs and they have many resources that can help them back to normal body weight or shape. I also believe if this was my job, I would take it very seriously so the output product would be a top-notch performance. If that means losing weight, gaining muscle, or getting fat it’s fine by me if the price is right!
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Excellent points. I am on the same page with you. While actors have the means necessary to fulfill their roles, they should-withing limits. Just like anything else. This is their "job" for which they get paid for.
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