Ralph Fiennes is an extremely impressive actor who has had an exciting year after starring as the lead in the successful film Conclave. However, some of his fans may not know that the relatively quiet and respectable actor is now rocking a jacked body after hitting the gym and transforming his body for another role.
Following the release of Conclave, the 62-year-old also played the Greek king, Odysseus, in The Return. To portray such a powerful, legendary character, he had to get into shape and work diligently with a trainer who had recently wowed the internet after sharing photos of his strength training progress. Read more about the actor’s intense transformation below.
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Ralph Fiennes Gets Into Shape To Play Odysseus In 'The Return'
The English actor and producer starred in two notable films in 2024, one of which was Conclave, for which he earned a Leading Actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Cardinal Lawrence. However, after Conclave was released in October 2024, his other film, The Return, was released two months later, where he played Odysseus, a significant figure in Greek mythology.
In preparation for the intense role, Ralph reportedly underwent rigorous training schedules and adhered to a strict diet for several months. His trainer, Dan Avasilcai, had him doing strength training exercises, running, and eating foods that were rich in protein so he could bulk up and build some war hero-esque muscles.
While his training routine and body transformation weren't in the headlines for a while, presumably because his humble performance in Conclave gained more award-season attention, recent photographs of his transformed body and "glow up" have the internet buzzing.
The Internet Reacts To Ralph's 'Hot' Transformation
The Harry Potter star may have gained a new label as a heartthrob after his personal trainer shared pictures of his body after training sessions, which went viral on social media platforms like X. Many people couldn't believe how strong and buff he looked, prompting them to post some hilarious and adoring responses online.
One fan on X called Ralph "Swoledemort," using a play on the name of his famous Harry Potter villainous character, Voldemort.
"Incredible," commented another X user on a close-up picture of the actor's abs.
"Ralph Fitness," joked another fan, as another wrote that he was looking "so hot."
Other X users noted how impressive his transformation was given his age, as some people struggle to get in shape and build muscle past the age of 60.
"Age is just a number," commented one user who was impressed by him getting into "epic shape."
This incredible progress from the actor has us wondering if, after his accomplished year of acting, he might want to take on more intense roles where he can showcase his impressive physique.
