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There is no denying that Zack Snyder’s stunning visuals and the Scottish actor Gerard Butler’s chiseled looks turned300into one of the surprise hits of 2007. However, looking back at Snyder’s first comic-book movie, Butler revealed how his dedication and painful training for the film took a toll on him.
Reminiscing fondly on his breakout role, Gerard Butler recalled his first interaction with the director and how they bonded before engaging in the film. Interestingly, the actor then recalled spending six hours a day in training, which ended up ruining his body.
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Gerard Butler’s Interaction And Bonding With Zack Snyder
Getting his first breakout role in the American epic period action film,300,the Scottish actorGerard Butlergot the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with Zack Snyder. Playing the role of King Leonidas, who led 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian God-King Xerxes, Butler delivered a phenomenal performance that garnered a positive response from the audience and critics.
However, his work experience was beyond comparison, as the actor mentioned developing a great bond with the filmmaker, way before delving into the project. “I met him for coffee in the valley,” Butler recalled about meeting Snyder. Reminiscing his first interaction with the director to discuss playing King Leonidas, the actor mentioned bonding with Snyder, instantly.
“I came in like a force of nature, but I was met with an equal force of nature, and the two of us came together like a whirlwind,” Gerard Butler shared. Marching back and forth outside the Starbucks, the actor recalled demonstrating “the Spartan walk” to the director. And that’s how the duo bonded, “and Zack’s jumping up and down and going, ‘Yeah! That’s awesome!’ We bonded from the start.”
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Gerard Butler’s Grueling Training For300Ruined His Body
Nonetheless, while reflecting upon his first encounter with the director, Gerard Butler then recalled the grueling training that helped him achieve the chiseled look for300. Discussing how far he went to get the perfect physique and appearance, the actor mentioned working out for 6 hours a day. “That was the best shape I have ever been in in my life” the actor stated.
Breaking down his training method, the actor claimed to do two hours of CrossFit-style training, two hours of bodybuilding, and two hours of fight choreography. Gerard Butler then mentioned the impact of his grueling training on his body. “In some ways I was ruining my body, but I was looking amazing doing it.” the actor shared.
But in the end, all of their dedication paid off, whenZack Snyder‘s300,became a surprise hit. Although Butler, “remember going, ‘Oh my God. This movie’s going to suck,’”, the director proved his vision and shocked the audience with his first comic-book movie. “When I first saw the final product…It was like, ‘Look at what Zack did!’ I can’t speak highly enough about him.” Butler shared.
Eventually, the movie excelled at the box office and made $456M against its $65M budget.300even earned massive respect and appreciation from moviegoers and Snyder fans.
Watch300on Apple TV.
Read more:“It was ruining my body”: Gerard Butler’s Spartan Workout for Zack Snyder’s ‘300’ Involved 6 Hours of Training Each Day for King Leonidas Role
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
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