Jason Momoa’s path to a ripped physique might seem counterintuitive. The Hawaiian actor recently revisited his 2018 role as “Aquaman” for the movie’s sequel, and explained the diet he followed during filming.
Admitting to eating “everything,” Momoa said he didn’t focus on calories. “I just shovel it in, and then work hard. Work hard, eat hard, play hard, just do it,” he told E! News. “Because you’re burning so many calories, I just eat and consume,” he added of being on set. His character also wears a weighted suit.
“I don’t really do it for vanity. It’s more so I don’t get hurt. I mean, you to need to have, you’ve got to be prepared. You’re putting on a suit that’s gonna weigh 40 pounds. You’ve got to be able to move. That kind of action just puts a lot of weight on your knees. So we just do it so you don’t get hurt,” he said of being body-conscious.
For the first film, Momoa had a much more rigorous diet and fitness routine.
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is out in theaters now.
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