What Austin Abrams' Intense Whalefall Transformation Means f…

Abrams' extreme commitment shows how far actors will go for horror roles, and his transformation for Resident Evil hints at a physically vulnerable character that could reshape expectations for the re…

Abrams' extreme commitment shows how far actors will go for horror roles, and his transformation for Resident Evil hints at a physically vulnerable character that could reshape expectations for the re…

Key points - Austin Abrams walked around in scuba gear for Whalefall and had security called on him. - Abrams maintained a very low weight for Weapons, then got sporty for Whalefall, then gained weight for Resident Evil. - Abrams was the only actor to stick with Weapons during recasting delays. - Whalefall features Abrams as diver Jay Gardiner, who is swallowed whole by a massive whale. - Whalefall is out in cinemas now.

Timeline - While waiting for Weapons to start filming: Abrams kept a very low weight to play drug addict James. - During Weapons recasting delays: Abrams maintained that weight and was the only actor to stick with the project. - Before filming Whalefall: Abrams got into sporty shape to play diver Jay. - After Whalefall: Abrams put on weight to play Bryan in Cregger's Resident Evil movie.

FAQ

Q: What is Whalefall about? A: Whalefall is a horror thriller where Austin Abrams' character, diver Jay Gardiner, is swallowed whole by a massive whale. It's out in cinemas now.

Q: Why did Austin Abrams have security called on him? A: He walked around the lot in scuba gear while looking visibly distressed and blown-up for his role, which made him look so messed up that security was called.

Q: What role does Abrams play in the Resident Evil movie? A: Abrams plays Bryan in Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie. He intentionally gained weight for the role to look like someone who couldn't easily escape.