Orlando Bloom's Shocking Weight Loss: 'I Thought I Was Going to Die'

Orlando Bloom pushed his body to the limit while filming The Cut. The actor's new movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 5, and he told People he literally thought [he] was gonna die at one point during filming due to the taxing role that required him to lose a drastic amount of weight.

According to the film's synopsis, the movie tells the story of a retired fighter obsessed with getting back in the ring — even if it costs him his life.

I was very hangry, Bloom told the outlet.

In the film, Bloom stars as a retired fighter obsessed with getting back in the ring.

The last three weeks in London, before we started filming, were just tuna and cucumber, Bloom continued.

The nutritionist on set had the Pirates of the Caribbean star on a strict regime designed to tear [him] down so he would start the film at his lightest weight.

And then I put on weight as we filmed, Bloom shared.

Bloom's fiancée, Katy Perry, just was freaked out by his transformation.

She watched it and was like, ‘I need a stiff drink,'” the actor said of his fiancée's reaction, noting that she cried after watching the film's premiere.

She was really moved. She knew what it took.”

Perry supported Bloom throughout filming by staying home to take care of their daughter, Daisy Dove, he said.

She was there throughout, with the kids and stuff, Bloom said of the Fireworks singer. It's hard for your family.”