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Dyer's Diet: 12 Sausages Daily for Role!
1 Mar
Summary
- Danny Dyer gained a stone while filming Rivals.
- He consumed up to 12 sausages daily for the role.
- The actor cited method acting for his dietary choices.
Actor Danny Dyer has gained a stone while embodying his character in the second series of Rivals. Dyer, who plays electronics businessman Freddie Jones in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel, adopted a method acting approach, consuming up to 12 sausages daily and relying on junk food for sustenance. This diet left him feeling 'chubby and constipated'.
Filming for the show, which also features David, Emily, and Aidan Turner, concluded this week. The first six episodes are scheduled to premiere in May. Dyer detailed his eating habits on his podcast, Live And Let Dyers, mentioning that he would often cook a pack of 12 sausages at night and consume the leftovers.
The series synopsis teases a heightened battle for a television franchise in the 1980s, with characters' personal lives spiraling into chaos. Marriages fracture, affairs threaten families, and secrets are revealed. The trailer confirms the return of key characters, setting the stage for intense rivalries and broken loyalties.
Disney+ announced that the series, described as 'the naughtiest show on television,' will return on May 15. The first look trailer showcased major characters, including David's Tony Baddingham and Emily's Sarah Stratton, hinting at the dramatic conflicts to come.
