I had to lose so much weight: Sebastian Stan's dramatic transformation for 'Pam & Tommy'

"I had to lose so much weight, and the drums were a real pressure for me," Sebastian Stan confessed to Entertainment Weekly ahead of the series finale of Hulu's 'Pam & Tommy.' The series may have garnered attention for Lily James' uncanny resemblance to Pamela Anderson, but the spotlight now shines on Stan's own transformation journey as he took on the role of rockstar Tommy Lee.

From Winter Soldier to Rockstar: Sebastian Stan's Drastic Change

Known for bulking up to play Marvel's Winter Soldier, Stan reveals his most arduous challenge: losing weight to portray the skinny, lanky Mötley Crüe drummer. "I was just running and trying to get 20,000 steps a day, and then I was fasting for 16 to 18 hours a day," he admits. The process, as taxing as it was, seemed to be a source of pride for the actor, who wasn't overly worried about its negative effects.

Tattoos, Tanning, and Drumming: The Whole Package

The role required not just a change in physique but a complete alteration of appearance. "I don't think I felt good about it ... I don't think I felt like I could do this until the camera test, the first time we applied the tattoos and the piercings and the costume and the hair was dyed and the whole thing," Stan recounts, laughing at the memory.

Stan's transformation went beyond aesthetics. The actor, who had never played an instrument before, had to learn the drums. A process he describes as "this just ginormous mountain to climb," but one that he thrived in, despite the discomfort.

A New Look, A New Experience

As the filming continued, Stan began noticing the impact of his rockstar look on his daily life. "People serve you coffee differently when you have tattoos, I've got to tell you," he says, chuckling. The whole experience, though fraught with lingering doubts and hesitations, is something he doesn't regret.

The physical transformation was crucial for Stan, who looks for challenges in his roles. "The physical transformation is a very important part to the acting process, and whether it's him or a fictional character, I look for those things because I get tired of myself," Stan admits.

Time Constraints and the Need for More Preparation

Reflecting on his performance, Stan wishes he had more time to prepare. "The biggest obstacle that we had, honestly, was that we shot this so quickly," he says, emphasizing the brutal turnaround times and maintaining energy levels.

Sebastian Stan's transformation into Tommy Lee was not only a testament to his dedication to his craft but also an exploration of his personal growth. By stepping into the shoes of a rock legend, Stan managed to find new facets of himself as an actor and discover the joy in a process filled with struggles and triumphs.

All eight episodes of 'Pam & Tommy' are now streaming on Hulu, giving fans a chance to see the incredible transformation that Stan undertook, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.

(Several parts of the text in this article, including the title, were generated with the help of an AI tool.)