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  1. Dec 23, 2022 · Undeniably Christian Bale’s most shocking physical transformation (and arguably one of cinema’s most intense of all time) was for his role in the 2004 psychological thriller The Machinist.

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  3. Jul 9, 2021 · Moviegoers know Christian Bale loves getting into character. From Batman to Patrick Bateman, Bale has proven himself a versatile actor who can immerse himself in any role - the more complex, the better.

  4. Christian Bale is a master of physical transformations for his roles in films. His portrayal of Trevor Reznik in “The Machinist” shocked the world with his astonishing weight loss of 60 pounds, which he achieved with a diet of only coffee and apples.

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    • The Machinist (2004) The Machinist not only marks Christian Bale's most challenging body transformation, but represents the most extreme body weight transformation by anyone in the history of cinema.
    • American Hustle (2013) If you've seen American Hustle, the image that likely sticks out most in your head is Christian Bale slumped in a chair with his stomach protruding over his shorts.
    • The Fighter (2010) In The Fighter, we're greeted with another sunken-faced Christian Bale, this time playing a boxer with a drug habit. He accomplished his 145-pound physique with lots of running (rather than starving).
    • Batman Begins (2005) Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins may not have seen Bale at his bulkiest, but what's so impressive about this particular role is the speed at which he put on all that weight: Just six months prior, he was shooting The Machinist at his skinniest weight (more on that below).
  5. Apr 14, 2020 · From American Psycho to Vice, the History of Christian Bale's Drastic Movie Transformations. Oscar winner Christian Bale is known for physically disappearing into his roles and has gained and lost...

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  6. Oct 14, 2016 · From American Psycho to The Machinist, Bale has completely delved into his roles. Whether they required building muscles or losing weight, he has done it all. But which is his most shocking transformation out of all?

  7. Feb 6, 2019 · While most people working in the industry are more than happy to throw on a fat suit or dress in motion capture onesies to get the right look on camera, Bale insists on transforming his body...