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Sacha Baron Cohen Unveils Head-Turning Body Transformation
MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE (MCU) / DISNEY+ SERIES IRONHEART, JUL 23 – Sacha Baron Cohen transformed his physique to portray Mephisto in Marvel's Ironheart, with trainer Alfonso Moretti noting rapid muscle gains and a disciplined regimen.
- On July 23, 2025, Sacha Baron Cohen unveiled Men’s Fitness UK cover showing his shredded physique, previewing his role as Mephisto in the MCU.
- Earlier this month, Cohen debuted as Mephisto in Ironheart, and Kevin Feige said Mephisto is the 'big bad' in the next MCU slate.
- Under trainer Alfonso Moretti, Cohen began with 100 pushups, and he followed a high-fiber, high-protein, low-sugar diet, Deadline reported.
- Reacting to the attention, Cohen wrote `This is not AI, I really am egotistical enough to do this.` and his Mephisto costume was altered twice to fit his physique.
- Coming soon, fans may see Mephisto appear in future Marvel projects, and rumors suggest the `Damnation` storyline could be adapted across multiple media.
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The actor posed for the cover of the British edition of "Men's Fitness," showing his new physical form, obtained thanks to the work with the personal trainer of the stars, Alfonso "The Angry Trainer" Moretti
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