Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe came to an end with Spider-Man: Far From Home last year. A break that will end in May with the release of ‘Black Widow,’ which will mark the launch of Phase 4. We’re taking this opportunity to remind you of what the MCU actors looked like before putting on their tight, multi-coloured costumes.
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The Marvel workout
The Marvel workout is a real test for these actors, often transforming them from weak, skinny, or potbellied, to real beefcakes in just a few years. From Chris Hemsworth's vegan diet to play Thor to Robert Downey Jr. and his training with a specialised coach, everyone had their own methods.
From Thor to Captain America, or soon for The Eternals, here are the physical transformations that the actors from the Marvel films have undergone.