8 Actors Before And After They Got The Call From Marvel
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When Marvel Studios comes a knockin’ on your door, asking you to join their Cinematic Universe, you’d better answer! It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. You get to play a SUPERHERO, for crying out loud. These characters are beloved the world over and are an inspiration to countless people. If the prospect isn’t enough to excite you, we don’t know what will.
Beyond being a superhero, you get the opportunity to really bulk up. Like, seriously. You have to be in the best shape of your life if you want to do any superhero-ing. These actors completely devoted themselves both mentally and physically to their roles and the results are astonishing. Robert Downey Jr. not only transformed his body, but he managed to pull off an incredible career comeback. Chris Pratt was most known for being the pudgy, funny guy on ‘Parks and Recreation.’ Kumail Nanjiani and Paul Rudd are two more comedic actors who hit the gym and ended up significantly transforming their bodies in remarkable ways. And the list doesn’t end there! You’ve also got actors like Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Chadwick Boseman. All of them were already in great shape, but they had to put the extra time and work in to reach the superhero level. Brie Larson even trained by pushing a car down the road - yes, a CAR.
These actor transformations truly are incredible and inspirational. We’ve picked eight of our favorites to share with you. Let’s dive right in and see how these eight actors transformed themselves for these roles.
Featuring:
Entry 1 - ROBERT DOWNEY JR.
Entry 2 - CHRIS PRATT
Entry 3 - CHRIS EVANS
Entry 4 - CHRIS HEMSWORTH
Entry 5 - BRIE LARSON
Entry 6 - KUMAIL NANJIANI
Entry 7 - PAUL RUDD
Entry 8 - CHADWICK BOSEMAN
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0:00 Introduction
0:38 ROBERT DOWNEY JR.
2:08 CHRIS PRATT.
3:17 CHRIS EVANS.
4:28 CHRIS HEMSWORTH.
5:22 BRIE LARSON.
7:39 PAUL RUDD.
8:57 CHADWICK BOSEMAN
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Me Rest In Peace wakanda forever
Rip
Why did you just comment. On this video
Me
😭
Nobody Stan Lee: I'm about to save this man's career.
Stan lee legend.
Cutee
There have everybody okay.
In return, RDJ saved the whole franchise..
@@the7esla989 lol no
Who's here after Chadwick Boseman died? R.I.P.
@Rex this is not a joke
Rip king 👑
Me rest in peace black panther wakanda forever
R.I.P.
Me im here after he died
Chadwick was a legend he will be remembered 😭😭
🕊🕊RIP😞😭
@@Hanna-tp3df rip to a legend 😭
I do too
@@1210pablito i dont bc he is legend
Sorry bro you are wrong Tony is legend
Umm so I guess everyone forget that Paul Rudd was on friends for like 3 seasons
Phoebe's boyfriend/husband
Ross's best friend
Ikr what a weird event
but what abt Jon Favreau/ Happy??? (if u surprisingly dont remember, he played Monica’s bf as the rich boxer chapion)
That’s how I recognized Paul Rudd in Marvel.
Multiple people made fun of him for being skinny. Meanwhile, he was suffering from colon cancer. A true warrior.😭🥺
im not defending them or anything im just saying im 99.9% sure they wouldnt have said something like that if they knew he had cancer.
@BooksAreCool well i mean it was most likely on the internet and you cant really stop people on here. famous people get made fun of all the time but i see what you mean and i agree.
BooksAreCool ok white knight
BooksAreCool being a white knight
BooksAreCool because you’re white knight
Robert, begins from a prisoner who’s addicted to drugs, then became a millionaire. Ironman, started off as an arrogant a-hole, to a man who saved the universe.
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Honestly
True
U got that millionaire wrong it's billionaire
JdKiD PRHI Robert is a millionaire
Chadwick did more and better while dying of cancer than most actors ever will in their entire careers. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Rest in Power Chadwick 😢❤️
Elsa
Wakanda Forever
Hello there 🤗🤗
“Okay enough with the dudes lets give the ladies a time to shine” *shows one girl*
I understand I'm a girl and most things I have ever wanted to do I wasn't allowed coz it was boys only like a football team
@Anakin Skywalker omg y’all always say the stupidest things that makes no sense in this comment
Yeah and brie larson of all ladies. 🤦♂️. Kill me.
I’m a girl and I really wasn’t paying attention who was shown, I don’t care, I came to watch a video, not complain about it
Girls are good men needed the comeback
Okay Robert Downey jr. Didn't just get famous because he's Iron Man. Did you forget he was incredibly awesome in Sherlock Holmes.
Uh she
@@mj31511 autocorrect error
@@mj31511 h e
Benedict cumberbatch is better sherlock
@@heh8393 no
It also helps the Robert Downey Jr looks JUST LIKE Tony Starks from the comic book, its kinda like he was born to play the part haha
Ikr
That’s true
That's actually not true. They changed Tony Stark in the comics to look like RDJ. Tony Stark looked way different in the comics before the change. Just shows how perfect he was for the role.
He was 🥴😂
it was either him or Johnny depp
It’s crazy how Robert was taking drugs to now playing the role of iron man and tony stark and a playboy also a millionaire
Taking
Billionaire
Missed a few Playboy, billionaire, genius, philanthropist, (and iron man) (:
@@thetomfooler3192 thanks man
@@jaytherula7726 I wanted to make a quick reference to avengers 1 🥲
Sherlock Holmes: _"Am I a bloody joke to you?"_
ShErlock
Discombobulate
Yeah we can't forget Sherlock Holmes that movie was funny
@@joeyveiga3623 it wasnt just funny, it was awesome
Sherlock Holmes came after the first Iron Man movie.
Me: joins Marvel 10 years later: still fat
Sorry Happy
Lmao
rizky febrian still Thor
It’ll never happen causes you’ll never get the chance 🤪💀
It’s funneh And the krew fan so do you😊
"Spiderman told me!!" Wow... What a weird thing to say
Right, that's what I was thinking as well
Every Marvel fans: *Confused screeching*
I blame the scriptwriter
SPIDER MANNNNN 😭😭😭🤩🤩🤩
Foxtrothermite why
RDJ is an amazing man, to live with a disease that nearly cost him everything and not limited to his actual life. To come back and be one of the best actors and humans I’ve ever watched (from afar as a fan) change his entire life style. 🥰🥰
Thanks for your comments and likes 😘
Hello there 🤗🤗
@@robertdowneyjr2405 (spoiler) if it is really u, the world is blessed bc u made good choices to change. Thank u. If not the real RDJ, not cool to impersonate one of the greatest actors of all times. Marvel should not have killed off RDJ...but what an amazing transformation from selfish philanthropist to self-sacrificing, world-saving friend. That is what a real hero is!💖
@@robertdowneyjr2405 (spoiler) i am happy RDJ finished the series with a proper ending. I was watching when calls the heart and the actor playing jack just up and leaves. Whole show went downhill and lost its joy. RDJ did it right. And pepper, natasha, cap. Thanks.
this video sounds more like a dieting and gym ad than about their careers lol
Lmao yea
How Marvel hires actors: Kevin Feige: So, what's your name? That one guy: My name is Chris- Kevin Feige: You're hired 😂😂😂
Little Fairy when I first read this I thought it said “fired” and I was so confused
Lol so true
@@trixster5571 😂
I only likes it bc it was 89 and I likes it so it will be 90 and I also like that is comment
This deserves more likes because its original.
Sad to see that Chadwick Boseman is no more
Ik right
R.I.P wakanda forever
REST IN POWER KING
This is how many time he’s says Downey jr
what did you say you said sad to see are you gonna says sad to say huh?
Chadwick is the most impressive since he was playing Black Panther while living with Stage 3 Colon cancer. The amount of constant pain while having to maintain that physique. It really heartbreaking
Everyone: Chris Pratt Me: Crisp Rat
XD
Ooo rats I luv rats I am RATATATATATOUILE
Phris Cratt
Rats when deep fryer
😅😅
Robert Downey Jr.'s comeback story is one of the things that keeps me going.
@Reginald Andrews ABSOLUTELY
@Derek Fisher The general comeback story is what I'm addressing. Not the specific elements. I can't seem to find any sources to suggest that RDJ was with an underage kid in some hotel room, btw.
Robert Davis same as a lonely person who doesn’t fit in
Same hopefully one day I can be in one
Roberts
Ironic Downey jr was a drug addict and now became a nostalgic hero
It's ironic because the character suffers from addiction
@@Himmyjewett Yep
Yup
@@Himmyjewett iron
Robert Downey Jr is the most suprising of All thank God he was saved 😇
He was saved by his wife,I mean Sherlock and kiss kiss Bang Bang saved his career
I can’t believe that actually happened to RDJ
Tom Holland: Chris! Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, and Chris Hemsworth: What?
@@CoolMathDudes says the guys who's name is cool math dudes
Uh can you guys just not argue please... Because I didn't know if this was already a thing or not so don't blame me.
@@Seabee203 ok
@@CoolMathDudes thanks for being cool about it.
Corbin Animations I’m so sorry
Imagine how much more the world will suck if Robert Downey jr wasnt iron man
Mř. Åłpâçă MCO people would not care since they would never know
@@tcgunlimitedtxrtleboxing2998 lol true
No one will mind because we never knew that Robert Downey JR was gonna be iron man
rdj's personality is like tony's so I can't think of anything worse than not having rdj as iron man
Imagine how much more the world will suck if Robert Downey jr wasnt iron man and Tom holland wasn't Spider man lol
Hope it helps! 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Robert Downey JR 2:08 - Chris Patt 3:17 - Chris Evans 4:27 - Chris Hemsworth 5:22 - Brie Larson 6:37 - Kumail Nanjiani 7:39 - Paul Rudd
Deserves more like
6:37 who is he playing in marvel?
@@Coco-df3wy he will be soon playing Marvel, still not yet tho
@@Coco-df3wy In eternals
RIP Chadwick and Stan. You guys will be remembered as the makers of awesomeness
“”You can hit rock bottom, but you don’t have to stay their”” - Robert Downey Jr
*there
Hj
V
*there*
Ahiyan H i was just about to say that lmao
It's crazy that chadwick had colon cancer all while doing is training. The pain he must have had makes his commitment to his role outrank all of the others. Rip Chadwick thank you for being an inspiration to many. Give stan Lee our love. But keep much for yourself.
Having been through chemo, radiothrapy and 4 ops myself, this man has my unbounded admiration. The chemo alone left me on the floor. Strength with courage and grace should be his legacy. 💖💖💖
"you get to transform your body and superhuman shape!!!" the guy who played thor in endgame: sureeeeee
Chris Hemsworth
lol yea but he actually just put on a fat suit
@@yeetmeat_ oh really?
@@zippinghen yea he did and apparently it was like 40 pounds or something lol
@@yeetmeat_ damn
It should've been mcu before and after they got the call from rdj
Hemsworth actually got too big when he was training for Thor-he no longer fit the costume! They had him re-focus his workouts to bulk up more evenly so they could shoot.
really? how u know that
@@Yetigaming420 I believe it was a behind-the-scenes article I read. He bulked up too much, so then they went to works on his arms and such while the rest of his muscles slimmed down.
@@snukastyle damn I'm jelly with the muscle part.
How do you bulk up too much to play Thor? Thor is literally an extremely bulked up God.
@@muricaneagle666 The full costumes were already fully made to accommodate Hemsworth's size before he bulked up. They would have had to completely do his complete wardrobe for the movie . It's that or have him shirtless for the whole thing. XD
Chris Pratt: *gets ripped for playing StarLord* Rocket: "Your one sandwich away from fat Quill"
5:23 Peter is like "Uh whats goin' on?"
Me to Peter: An extremely cringy, woke, forced scene is about to happen.
Chris Patt was also in Jurasic World and in The Fallen Kingdom.
Robert Downey jr's story:From a drug addict to a billionaire ‘I love you 3000’ -Tony stark
Millionaire*
I love you 3000 is Morgans line '-'
I love you 300 is her son's line
@@Jerry_Mendoza2367 You might wanna get your reply right if you're correcting others.
Robert downey jr changed a lot also im also a jr
Robert: starts off as a prisoner addicted to drugs I think Marvel changed him beautifully Edit: thx for the likes! Edit 2: thx for 205 likes!
Honestly I think it makes sense. That’s kind of how Tony Stark is in the comics
Marvel didn't change him. He changed himself. Credit where deserved
they really did.
Your ruining ur comment by thanking for likes
fun movie clips and more I just do it because I’m nice. What’s up with that?
It's sad that Chadwick Bozeman won't be able to do another movie in marvel R.I.P
R.I.P Chadwick Boseman Legend never Dies
Iron man:I’m the best. the suit:I like ya cut g
I read that right when it happened.
You don't remember Iron Man 3?
Pogi si iron man
Mama tay nasana si hulk
Mamatay nadana si captain tapos si Ded pool
Also, for those of you who didn't notice: Robert Downey Jr. was perfect for the role of Tony Stark because even in the comics, Iron Man was dealing with drug and alcohol abuse too.
I wonder if that was hard for RDJ to play...so many hard memories.
RDJ is smiling in his mugshot, ram what a legend haha
I pray who ever reads this becomes successful in life ....
Thanks but I won’t like your comment 🙏🏽
@@dbfilms342 bro
I pray that you shut your mouth because you just want likes and seeing people like you make my day worse.
Robert Downey Jr. was one of the most inspiring people on Earth, he went from a drug addict to a man who saved the universe, and hes the man that made Marvel popular. We love u 3000 Robert Downey Jr.
RIP Chadwick Boseman WAKANDA FOREVER
Robert Downey jr was a drug addict but look at him now he's not a drug addict anymore he's the richest man
not the richest, but he is a millionare
Sanjay Dutt is a Bollywood actor who has the same story, Watch his autobiography 'Sanju' movie. An inspirational story
@@rexmorris5223 I have watched that movie many times
@@rexmorris5223 bruv I don’t wtach Indian movies but Ranbir is GOAT
His 1st iron man paycheck only 500k usd..which is lower than rodhey..the man who potrayed as superhero get low paid..but look how he saved mcu and how far have mcu achieved right now..such an inspirational man..from zero to hero
Rest in piece Chadwick Boseman, Wakanda Forever, we wont forget you
For those asking; Robert Downey Jr. got introduced to drugs because his dad was an addict.
But did doesnt matter And i am happy that he was able to overcome that addiction
Don't care
@@kbanghart If you didn't care you wouldn't make this comment. It's hypocritical because if you didn't care you wouldn't pay attention to this comment.
@@ZainIsInPain You're right, I do care, like a super very small little tiny itty bitty bit.
@@kbanghart that number is the same as your IQ
Rest In Peace Chadwick Wakanda Forever 🥺❤️🕊
Wakanda forever
I’m a little late but
Wakanda forever❤️
R.I.P Chadwick Boseman we miss you
*I Just Wanted To Say* Rest In Peace *ChadWick/BlackPanther.....We Will Miss You
Imagine Boseman had stage 3 cancer and was able to have that body ! Amazing he is nr1
So Chris Pratt’s Owen Grady from Jurassic World is a joke to you screen lant?
I love how you didn't even spell the channel's name right(accidentally) . Like they aren't even worth proofreading after the mistake
@@whatsinaname1133 lol
Yo fix it
That is not a marvel movie
MGC Maverick nobody asked.
I never knew any of this. Thank you!
RIP Chadwick, truely a king 👑
Ironman is the only “iconic” marvel character , mainly because the first Ironman was an actually well made refreshing blockbuster.
Kevin Feige gets all the credit for Marvel's success. And rightfully so. But Jon Favreau deserves mucho credit as well. He laid the real foundation. He "got" comics in a way most people in the industry don't get, or even want to get. Iron Man was indeed refreshing. That is the perfect word for it. I re-watched it recently. It isn't perfect but it still holds up pretty good. But I would say that the Hulk and Captain America are certainly iconic Marvel characters. And Spider-Man is iconic too. But not sure on his Marvel/Sony status....doe he count?
The "only?" GTFO, SPIDERMAN, HULK, WOLVERINE, THE LIST GOES ON. DC has only ONE likable character, Batman and Marvel will own him too very soon.
Good joke 😂😂😂
Uh no
@@davidanderson7643 i mean what about wanda maximoff she is literally stronger than thanos, if they would have given her like 10 more seconds or less, he wouldve been DONE LOL and yes i agree 100%
Did you know: In Homecoming Tony Stark is flirting with Peters Aunt May. And years before in 1994 Robert and Marisa Tomei were in a movie together before. It's called Only for you
Not to be a know it all but the film is called Only You. There's no "For" in the title. Cracking film!
Chadwick was an optimistic, warm light in a world that sincerely misses him! He had a natural gift for the craft, putting in 125% of effort into each character, even after his quiet diagnosis of cancer. His maturity, kindness, hopeful attitude & wonderful demeanor continued to impress not only the audience but his co-workers in Marvel as well! R.I.P., Chadwick Boseman, you will be missed!
i found Chris Pratt when i watched Jurassic World but when i saw him in Marvel he became my 2nd fav
Rip Chadwick Boseman
Wokanda forever
I don't get it he died get over it
Jack Henry Stop Being so disrespectful too Black panther dam 🤦♂️
@@mr.k.Gaming90462 I mean he died a few weeks ago and people are still crying yeah I get a few days after he died I did the same just like Coby I just don't get why people are still crying about it
@@Bestpaladin8913 You can't even spell Kobes name right
All the other GOTG cast: "talking about the next scene" Chris Pratt: *WARM UP YOUR BUTTCHEEKS*
Did ya know hes the Chris Pratt from Jurassic World and Jurassic World fallen kingdom!
Yes
The broken god of legends of course lol. Who didn’t watch that
Rest in piece chadwick boseman. You will be missed😭😭😭
just saw Chadwick Boseman in the intro my heart melted. u will forever be a king
Imagine going from being a drug addict to one of Hollywood's greatest actors
well the kid from the home alone movie was the total opposite
@@darkreaper8825 yeah the saddest thing is being " hero to drug addict " Same as the will Smiths kid Jaden Smith from "the karate kid " movie .......hero to drug addict
Usually it's the other way around, right? Good for him.
The only actor I knew before they were casted by MCU was 'Dave Batista'. and now I love everyone MCU😍🥰❤
Who else thought he said the best virgin of your self instead of version😂😂😂
Who only came here For Robert Downey Jr.😘😘 Big Fan Sir 🤩🤩🤩
Prashant Kumar nah
@@hyperzone6426 ok
Prashant Kumar I’m more of a caption America fan
@@hyperzone6426 really ...but you have written wrong spell of him 😁
Ahmed Nisar shut up
RIP Chadwick Bosemen WAKANDA FOREVER!!!!!!! Thx for all the likes follow my tik tok viper_x66
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Loved Downey in “Home for the Holidays”. I always watch this movie around Thanksgiving or Christmas.💋🤪
"Sunshine" is SUCH an underrated movie! doesn't get the credit it deserves
Hey If You Haven't Seen That Black Panther Died In Real Life At The Age Of 43 May His Soul Rest In Peace🙏
Robert Downey was always a crazy man, which is why he plays eccentric billionaires so well ;)
2:50 why does that look so funny with that phone lol
Everyone gets a chance to change things for themselves. Time is never the same..
Im a simple person: When i see Robert Downey Jr *i click*
Same same same
Same
Same Bro
Same we all here
SAME
Paul Rudd is in F•R•I•E•N•D•S
Love him in Friends
I was waiting for Screen Rant to mention it but oh well..
it's such a good show
@@ScreenRant can you heart or like my comment pls ur such a good youtuber I ♥️❤️ u
Yeah he was good ( street wedding )
This hits really deep now that Chadwick is gone... Rest in Power King
Love the thumbnail😂
watching this after the actor for black panther died 😞
Ya 😭😭😭😭
Rip
When did he die????!!! Why?!!
@@enderwinggin9023 before 3 days of colon cancer
@@enderwinggin9023 4 years of colon cancer. He was quite the warrior
Don't forget jon favreau's part in skyrocketing Downey's life back into fame and bringing the whole Marvel Universe into action. That guy is a genius and he deserves so much more credit for his efforts .
Ben from parks and rec: all you did was stop drinking beer? how much beer were you drinking? Andy (Chris Pratt): probably too much!
R.I.P our king...wakanda forever...we will love you as always...
What the hell? You didn't even mention Kiss Kiss Bang Bang when talking about RDJ? It's one of his best movies!
Probably couldn’t get the copyright for that one
Less Than Zero is a good one too. His performance was heartbreaking. RDJ is the real deal.
Why do all you Marvel fanatic think Robert Downey jr. Was nothing before he did Iron Man, he was involved in a lot of good projects and getting his career back and did very good movies Iron Man helped a lot but he would have gotten big in a different way Iron Man good movies and was back on track I was obsessed with Val Kilmer movies so I found Kiss Kiss Bang Bang from 2005 with Val Kilmer and Robert Downey jr. Directed by Shane black
DarthSpeedForce that’s true, he played a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude.
I was gonna say Kiss Kiss Bang Bang too that was a great movie. Perfectly witty and intelligent
He's always been great, but just doing the rehab thing before "Iron Man" they act like it was a break through. Truth is he might have been better stoned.
is this a comment or the credits of a movie
@@yourbarista4154 Crawfish! Haha
So many good people have gone in 2020 we all thought it was gonna be a good year but this is what we get for asumeing🥺☹️☹️☹️🥺🥺☹️☹️😞☹️
When I saw Black Panther I almost started crying😢💜
Who's watching this when black Panthers gone rip wakanda forever
I am
Wakanda forever
Rip Chadwick Boseman
You were a king to all of us👑
Well everyone who will ever read this is
R.I.P Chadwick Boseman. He will forever be in our memories and hearts. 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Lmaoo your name is Karen get outa here
@@nikanso3616 just because her name is Karen does not mean she would act like one.
@@nikanso3616 dude shut up not all Karen’s are bad
@@aperson1773 exactly at least someone understands
I love how i was told to get up and go play outside... so instead I got up to grab my second bowl of cereal 😂😂
Rest in peace Chadwick Boseman! You will be always in our heart! WAKANDA FOREVER!❤️✨
I still stand by the theory that marvel cultivated these actors specifically in their back garden..
that made my day
other than brie larson she was one of the bad ones
YES!!!!
‘Give the ladies a little shine’ Tom holland (Peter Parker) standing there in the middle:🤨🤔😐
Chris Evans was also in The Perfect Score. That's a good movie.
Cool vid!
Why aren't actresses like Karen Gillain or Scarlett Johannson in this list?
they not woke enough
This video was more about physical before-and-afters. Neither actress bulked up (nor would we want them to).
Mitch Conner ‘familiar’ if you know what I mean 👀
Karen Gillan so deserved this from doctor who to the marvel universe. She shaved her head for the role
The title of the videos says “actors” therefor no actresses should have been included in the first place. Doing so implies that they are actually male and that is usually not appreciated.
In Endgame: Robert Downey Jr. Died in Movie In Real Life: Chadwick Boseman Died by cancer R.I.P. CHADWICK :"(
Like begger
Excuse me your the one who beggs for likes he pr she is just writing comments you like begger god like begger Hassen admed
@ 1:52 You said Daily Junior!? LOL
I love how RDJ turned his life around how much we love him today