‘The Boys’ star, Laz Alonso is addressing his weight loss!
Laz Alonso looks even slimmer in Season 5, and fans are worried if everything is alright—but his own words from Season 4 suggest this is intentional.
• Addressing his transformation, he said: “I was heavy on caloric surplus when I first started the show… Season 3, I went from looking like the comic to a very inflated version.”
• During COVID, his habits shifted heavily: “Uber Eats every day, pizza, burgers… I discovered Toronto’s best spots,” pushing him close to 250 lbs.
• The turning point came when he saw himself in promos: “I was like, ‘Who the heck is that?’ I even asked Amazon if they added weight to me.”
• He admitted clearly: “It wasn’t healthy,” shutting down speculation that his weight loss was due to anything serious.
• For Season 4, after a conversation with Eric Kripke, he explained: “I wanted to do something real different… to depict that transition visibly.”
• Alonso committed fully: “I went into an extreme calorie reduction,” aligning his physique with Mother’s Milk’s evolving arc.
• He added: “This guy is back into his regimented, military way of running things,” reflecting the character’s stricter mindset.
• Sharing his diet approach, he noted his routine included matcha, electrolytes, egg whites with rice, low carbs, and healthier swaps.
• Still, he kept it real: “As a foodie, it’s hard… but I try to be mindful and balanced.”
• With Season 5 showing him even leaner, it likely reflects continued discipline and character progression, even as fans remain concerned.
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