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Liam Hemsworth was the very one who was subjected to a very hard physical change which lasted for two years and it was through this very process that he finally got to play the character of the mighty and quick-moving Geralt of Rivia, hence the whole process was very tough and the trainer Simon Waterson had right in front of him when he said Hemsworth had not just a ‘very clear vision’ for the character’s physical needs but also where the aesthetic was treated as a ‘bi-product of performance’.
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The same Simon Waterson, the performance coach for whom many Hollywood actors owe their stunning bodies, is today sharing his most difficult project and actually pulling the curtain down really hard. In one of the recent posts on social media, Waterson has gone as far as to reveal the different stages of the strenuous two-year routine for the transformation of Liam Hemsworth into Geralt, the one who is going to wield the silver swords and the medallion for the next season of ‘The Witcher’. The trainer not only created the body; he also built a weapon that was ready for the Continent.
Waterson’s post was demonstrating the concentrated training philosophy that could be taught in a masterclass. He mentioned that Hemsworth was metaphysically engaged coming up to the stage with a ‘very clear vision on the powerful look and the effortless movement required’. It was not a case of just making someone buff. It was about creating a physique that could easily swing a heavy sword with accuracy and at the same time move like a Witcher with the supernatural grace. For two years the actor was on an athlete’s diet and his nutrition was managed by DS Performance Chef with utmost care. The programming was specially designed to ‘match the character’s relevance’ which is an evidence of the functional, performance-based approach that Waterson promotes. His last word, ‘Remember aesthetic is always the bi-product of performance,’ is the overall guiding principle of the whole project.
The revelation stimulated immediate and ready reactions from both the fitness community and the public in general. Other experts were very quick to praise the result. A fitness chef who was part of the program was reported as saying, ‘Fantastic job… looking great… it was such a pleasure to be a part of the team,’ thus highlighting the teamwork that was behind such a big transformation.
The audience feedback was both astonishing and comical at the same time. One user did not have the slightest hesitation to yell, ‘Beast mode on! I want to be transformed like you! 😂! Great job,’ he was quite literally the spokesperson of many who shared the same view about the remarkable results. Another user merely highlighted the shoulder development saying, ‘Amazing work!! Those shoulders 🏆,’ and he was just talking about the character’s distinct muscularity the role demands. It was also a very clear indication of the demand for Waterson’s expertise when he was straight away asked by one of the users who commented on Hemsworth, ‘Where can we get this whole program? I saw push one,’ indicating how much that hard workout which was responsible for Hemsworth’s new look is in great demand.
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This very comprehensive insight into the making of the character for ‘The Witcher’ has raised a different and higher bar for the physical transformations in the fantasy television genre. It has definitely moved beyond just muscle building and has entered the domain of character-specific physical storytelling. The commitment that Hemsworth made, which was supported by the excellence of Waterson’s programming and the entire support team, guarantees a Geralt that will not only be visually terrifying but also very believable physically in every action scene. The vast amount of work done in secret has been such that when the audience sees Hemsworth for the first time as the White Wolf the performance will have already been built from the ground up. This public appearance further fueled excitement for his portrayal. He also took time to celebrate family during this intense period. The first look at his debut as Geralt was highly anticipated. Amid the anticipation, he enjoyed a getaway to the Maldives with Gabriella Brooks.
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