Dan Stevens Sheds 30 Pounds for New Role

'Downton Abbey' actor Dan Stevens has shed 30 pounds over the last five months in preparation for an upcoming movie role. The actor revealed his slimmer physique yesterday at the London film premiere of 'Summer in February'. (see photo at left)

Appearing on the UK's Grahm Nortontalk show, the actor shared, "I've lost about 30 pounds since New Year, which, in British terms, is about two to three chins. It was for a role. It's always me, just different incarnations, different roles, different costumes and different sizes. As for the hair, it's pretty much my natural color. I went very dark for the last role but I'll see where I go with it."

Stevens will be soon be seen on the big screen in The Fifth Estate, a film about WikiLeaks, opposite co-star Benedict Cumberbatch. He recently made his Broadway debut in 'The Heiress' alongside Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain.

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