{"id":266,"date":"2025-04-13T14:21:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T14:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/?p=266"},"modified":"2025-04-14T02:50:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T02:50:34","slug":"ralph-fiennes-stuns-fans-with-phenomenal-body-transformation-in-topless-gym-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/13\/ralph-fiennes-stuns-fans-with-phenomenal-body-transformation-in-topless-gym-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Ralph Fiennes stuns fans with \u2018phenomenal\u2019 body transformation in topless gym photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ralph Fiennes has chiseled away at his body to star in The Return (Picture: AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conclave star Ralph Fiennes<\/a> has wowed fans after showing off his muscular new look in a series of topless gym photos.<\/p>\n

The actor, 62, is best known for playing no-nosed villain Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter<\/a> franchise, and his more serious work on The Menu<\/a> and Schindler\u2019s List.<\/p>\n

However, Ralph has undergone quite the physical transformation for his new film The Return \u2013 in which he will play Greek hero Odysseus.<\/p>\n

Directed by Uberto Pasolini, the film follows Odysseus as he returns home to his wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) after being lost at sea for 20 years\u2026 an odyssey, if you will. <\/p>\n

Playing war hero and sailor Odysseus, Ralph took to the gym to give himself a warrior\u2019s physique \u2013 forsaking bread and sweets as he molded the muscle.<\/p>\n

\u2018I wanted it to be believable as a man who\u2019s fought and sailed and swum and has not eaten very much,\u2019 he revealed at a private screening and Q&A this week.<\/p>\n

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Ralph has praised fitness instructor Dan Avasilcai for his new look (Picture: Ralph Fiennes\/X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Thanks to a wonderful trainer, Dan \u2013 we were side by side in getting me into the shape you see. But it was a lot of Dan\u2019s knowledge of diet and training. He was very, very precise!\u2019 The Daily Mail<\/a> reported Ralph as saying.<\/p>\n

Working with trainer Dan Avasilcai, Ralph spent two and a half months in the gym preparing for the role, cutting out alcohol and a variety of foods, while changing his diet to one of protein-rich meals, carbohydrates and vegetables.<\/p>\n

\u2018In this version we leant into the beggar: the man who arrives emaciated and starved and also internally emaciated,\u2019 he continued.<\/p>\n

\u2018That interior evisceration \u2013 his sense of self has been smashed. And that was something it offered, which I loved.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Fans were shocked by the thespian\u2019s transformation (Picture: Ralph Fiennes\/X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sharing a glimpse of his transformation on X with an accompanying muscle-armed emoji (\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb), Ralph shocked fans, many of whom struggled to believe their eyes.<\/p>\n

\u2018Golly, is that you? Well done!\u2019 remarked hilltopjennifer.<\/p>\n

\u2018Was not expecting a Ralph Fiennes thirsty shirtless this morning but am fine with it and impressed. Shredded,\u2019 commented RonYamauchi.<\/p>\n

\u2018Bro looks phenomenal. No matter what, you have to put in a lot of work and dedication for these results,\u2019 said LeebertBairdian.<\/p>\n

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Ralph plays Greek hero Odysseus in the new film (Picture: Modern Films)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And, as the name \u2018Swoledemort\u2019 began to do the rounds again<\/a>, others chimed in with their own observations on the newly-musclebound actor\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n

\u2018Harry Potter and the chamber of GAINZ,\u2019 commented AntoniusP11.<\/p>\n

\u2018Ralph Fitness,\u2019 joked jhectorcabo1.<\/p>\n

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Ralph attended a preview screening of the film earlier this month (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ralph\u2019s transformation comes months after he lost out to Adrien Brody in the war for Best Actor at this year\u2019s Academy Awards.<\/p>\n

Nominated for his part in Conclave, Ralph had been hotly tipped to take home the Oscar \u2013 but was pipped to the post by Brutalist star Adrien<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was at an Oscars\u2019 afterparty where rumours began to fly that he might be dating comedian Chelsea Handler, after they were snapped leaving together<\/a>, arm in arm.<\/p>\n

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Ralph was spotted looking cosy with comedian Chelsea Handler at this year\u2019s Oscars (Picture: Backgrid)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Neither party have confirmed that they are dating, but Chelsea did joke about her attraction while onstage at a Critics\u2019 Choice Awards ceremony.<\/p>\n

The comedian joked: \u2018You\u2019ve played a ruthless nazi, evil Lord Voldemort, and now a celibate Cardinal \u2026and somehow, made me want to have sex with you in all three roles.\u2019<\/p>\n

The Return is set to debut in cinemas on December 6.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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