Leonardo DiCaprio Ordered to Reduce Weight for 'Inception' Fighting Scene

Mon, 24 August 2009 22:52:18 ET

Leonardo DiCaprio has been asked to reduce at least 30 lbs of his weight to do a fighting scene on 2010 film 'Inception'.

Billed to star on upcoming sci-fi movie "Inception", famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been ordered to reduce his weight. A source on the set of the film in Morocco says the movie star has embarked on a major crash diet, so he can shape his body before the end of the year.

"Leo needs to shed at least 30lbs. He's gained weight recently and looks almost a bit flabby, which isn't good, especially as the camera adds pounds," the source tells Radar Online. "There's an action scene coming up at the end of the year in which he needs to appear emaciated, so the pressure is on. Leo isn't the kind of guy who can just lose a radical amount of weight though - he gets very nervous about it."

Additionally, the source claims Leo has to do some exercise in an effort to reduce his weight. "He's following a strict diet and is embarking on a rigorous workout regime. Leo's a pretty determined kind of guy, when he sets his mind to things he always achieves them. Though this is going to be hard for him, you can guarantee he'll succeed," the source continues telling Radar Online.

"Inception" is a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind. Set to be helmed by Christopher Nolan, who has worked on "Batman" film series, the project will be released in U.S. theaters on July 16, 2010.

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