Paul Rudd, known for his witty humor and his role as Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has shared some insights into the demanding dietary regime he endured while preparing for his superhero roles.
The 54-year-old actor revealed on the comedy food podcast 'Off Menu' that during the rigorous training for his Marvel characters, sparkling water served as a surprising reward, as per to Independent.
Paul Rudd's Marvel Diet, Sparkling Water 'Reward'
Rudd's journey into the Marvel universe began in 2015, and he most recently reprised his role This year, 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' was released. Over the years, Marvel stars have often spoken about the intense physical training and dietary restrictions they undergo when cast in superhero franchises.
During his appearance on the podcast, Rudd was asked about his water preference, to which he humorously replied, "When I was having to train for the Ant-Man movie, and I was on a very restrictive diet, my reward was sparkling water. That's how horrible that diet was. I was like, 'Alright, I can have some sparkling water now, I've earned it.'"
Rudd jokingly mentioned that due to his rigorous training and workout routines, he consumed a substantial amount of sparkling water. He even playfully referred to choosing specific sparkling water brands on his "cheat days."
Notably, Rudd disclosed that his favorite sparkling water brand is San Pellegrino, and he seemed content with his choice, despite the strict dietary limitations he faced. His ability to find solace in sparkling water during such a demanding diet underscores the level of dedication required for his superhero roles.
During the podcast episode, Rudd also shared his thoughts on his physical transformation for Marvel films, particularly 'Avengers: Endgame.' He humorously admitted that despite his disciplined diet and workout routine, he didn't feel physically on par with his Marvel co-stars, according to Business Insider.
Rudd's Humor Standing Next to Hemsworth in tMCU
He humorously compared himself to Chris Hemsworth, who portrayed Thor in the MCU, stating, "You stand next to a guy like that, and I just think, 'Well, what's the point of any of this? Why am I killing myself when that can exist, and then I look at myself and this exists.' I can never achieve that."
Rudd also touched on his experience preparing for 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' where he aimed to match his co-star Jonathan Majors' physique, who played the movie's villain. However, Rudd humorously concluded that his efforts were futile, given that Ant-Man rarely takes his shirt off in the films.
In an interview with Men's Health, Rudd further revealed the challenges he faced while preparing for 'Quantumania,' emphasizing that it was tougher than his previous Marvel movies. He described feeling irritable and self-conscious, acknowledging the emotional toll that intense physical training can take.
Paul Rudd's candid revelations about his diet and fitness journey offer a humorous and relatable glimpse into the behind-the-scenes efforts required to embody a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite the challenges and self-deprecating humor, Rudd's dedication to his roles as Ant-Man continues to entertain and inspire fans worldwide, Yahoo News reported.
