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It's Transformation Tuesday, so here's an unexpected before and after. Mark Wahlberg put his new physique on display and shared his dramatic body transformation with fans. The actor gained 9kg in three weeks for an upcoming movie role. He'll be playing a boxer turned priest and is trying to "put on as much weight as possible" for the part. Now, that's a diet I can get on board with! 🍟

GRAYE MORKEL, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

PHOTO | Mark Wahlberg gains 9kgs in 3 weeks for new role

Mark Wahlberg has taken to Instagram sharing before and after photos of his transformation for his role in the film, Father Stu.
 

The actor picked up 9kgs in 3 weeks, he says, thanks in part to his chef, Lawrence Duran. He needs to gain a total of 14kgs for the role, however, he previously shared.
 

Father Stu, written and directed by Rosalind Ross, is a faith-based movie, reports Deadline. Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel in April, the Ted actor shared that the movie, also starring Jacki Weaver, will see him play a fighter.
 

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