Kumail Nanjiani is this month’s cover star of Men’s Health Mag and for it, he recreated iconic shots from several films showing off the work he’s done to get in shape for Marvel’s Eternals.
Specifically, Nanjiani climbed through air ducts, jumped rope, played some volleyball and grew some sideburns to recreate shots from Die Hard, American Psycho, Top Gun, and The Wolverine, respectively. You can check out those photos below.
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Nanjiani’s ripped transformation was revealed last December and it comes by way of his upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in November’s Marvel’s Eternals. He said it was only possible because of his trainer and the resources of the largest movie studio in the world.
“I never thought I’d be one of those people who would post a thirsty shirtless, but I’ve worked way too hard for way too long so here we are,” Nanjiani said in an Instagram post. “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. I found out a year ago I was going to be in Marvel’s Eternals and decided I wanted to transform how I looked. I would not have been able to do this if I didn’t have a full year with the best trainers and nutritionists paid for by the biggest studio in the world. I’m glad I look like this, but also understand why I never did before. It would have been impossible without these resources and time.”
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The world will see more of Nanjiani’s work in Marvel’s Eternals but for now, catch up on what to expect from the upcoming MCU entry. Nanjiani recently said it will be the “most sci-fi of all Marvel movies.” You can also read up on how Avengers: Endgame sets up Marvel’s Eternals. A trailer for Marvel’s Eternals has not yet been released to the public, but you can read our break down of the first bits of trailer footage from last year’s Brazil Comic Con.
Marvel’s Eternals will hit theaters on November 6, 2020.
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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN who has decided he needs to be cast in a Marvel movie so he can get ripped as well. You can follow his current, non-ripped form on Twitter @LeBlancWes.
Source: IGN.com Kumail Nanjiani Recreates Iconic Shots From Movies