Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was recently named the World’s Most Handsome Man of 2024, has once again captivated fans not only with his looks but also with his stunning physical transformation for the upcoming Marvel film “Kraven.” the Hunter”. Known for his rigorous dedication, the actor revealed the incredible effort it took to embody the larger-than-life character in this R-rated origin story.

To portray the formidable Marvel villain Kraven, Taylor-Johnson completed an intensive, month-long fitness program. Working with personal trainer David Kingsbury and nutritionist Nate Schmidt, the actor gained nearly 35 pounds of muscle to fit the character’s cartoonish physique. “In the comics, Kraven is absolutely massive. His physicality is an integral part of his personality and fans expect to see that on screen,” Taylor-Johnson shared. “The transformation of my body was as much a part of the costume as anything else.”

Building such an impressive figure in just six months proved to be a huge challenge. “It takes years to build muscle like that, but we were on a tight schedule,” Taylor-Johnson explained. After the initial build-up phase, the focus shifted to defining muscle tone while maintaining the character’s imposing presence. Kingsbury pointed out that a carefully structured training program is key, with balance being more important than volume. “We prioritized stimulating repetitions for muscle growth without the risk of overtraining, which can lead to excessive damage,” he explained.

Even during filming, the actor continued his workouts with the help of a mobile gym that traveled to different locations. “We had a truck full of gym equipment,” Kingsbury added. “Aaron maintained a split routine – alternating between upper and lower body training four to five times a week.”

Directed by JC Chandor, Kraven the Hunter explores the origins of one of Marvel’s most iconic anti-heroes. The film explores Kraven’s complex relationship with his father Nikolai Kravinoff (played by Russell Crowe), which fuels his transformation into a deadly, revenge-driven hunter. The star cast also includes Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola and Christopher Abbott.

Audiences can witness Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s incredible transformation when Kraven the Hunter releases in theaters in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on January 1, 2024.