Highly acclaimed British actor Ralph Fiennes, who rose to prominence for his portrayal of the character of Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series, has once again captivated the general public’s attention, but this time for an unexpected cause. The actor, who is now 62 years old, recently caused a stir on the internet by posting a series of breathtaking images that demonstrated a tremendous metamorphosis that has taken place in his body.
The photographs, which have now gone viral on social media, have sparked widespread admiration and curiosity among the actor’s admirers, who have expressed interest in his health and fitness regimen.
Ralph Fiennes amazes fans with pictures of his ripped body
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Fiennes, who had previously worked on his body in preparation for his role as the Greek god Odysseus in the 2024 movie The Return, shared photos of himself via X. In the image, the actor confidently posed shirtless, displaying his chiseled abs, well-defined arms, and strikingly lean yet muscular frame.
Following the post, social media went agog with responses from fans, who flocked to the comment section to express their surprise at the actor’s body transformation. Some humorously referenced his iconic role as Voldemort in the Harry Potter series, stating that with his new look, he was now fully ready for a rematch with his archrival, Harry Potter.
Ralph Fiennes explains how he achieved his new body
In a previous interview with The Guardian, Fiennes shared details of how he got his new look. The 62-year-old revealed that he underwent a rigorous five-month fitness regimen to achieve the ideal physique for his role as Odysseus.
He also explained that Uberto Pasolini, who directed the movie, envisioned that the ideal figure for the character should be leaner and more weathered instead of the conventional, heavily muscular appearance. With this in mind, he instructed Fiennes’ personal trainer, Don Avasilcai, to create a fitness regimen to that effect.