Sacha Baron Cohen admits to using Ozempic as part of physical overhaul for Marvel role
Sacha Baron Cohen calls his body transformation a ‘mid-life crisis’
- Sacha Baron Cohen has unveiled a significant body transformation for his role as Mephisto in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- The 53-year-old actor debuted his new physique on the cover of Men’s Fitness UK, prompting speculation about its authenticity.
- Cohen confirmed his transformation was real, attributing it to a combination of Ozempic, private chefs, and personal trainers, jokingly calling it his “mid-life crisis.”
- He sought advice from Matthew McConaughey, who recommended his trainer Alfonso Moretti, who initially described Cohen's body as 'like a ruler'.
- Cohen portrayed Mephisto in the season finale of Ironheart, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed he will reprise the role in future MCU projects.