Actors often go above and beyond in preparing for a stage, screen, or TV role.

Sometimes, that preparation can go too far as George Clooney recently found out.

According toPage Six, Clooney dropped 28 pounds in for the role.

George Clooney

“But it certainly helped with the character.”

His Augustine has another physical characteristic that got mixed reviews from Clooney’s family.

Fortunately, Clooney has some extra time to rest and recuperate.

George and Amal Clooney