Orlando Bloom’s Drastic Weight Loss for ‘The Cut’ ‘Freaked Out’ Katy Perry: ‘I Thought I Was Gonna Die’ (Exclusive)

Bloom Dropped 20 Pounds in Less Than Two Months

Orlando Bloom's drastic weight loss for his role in the upcoming film "The Cut" left his fiancé, Katy Perry, concerned for his health.

A source close to the couple tells ET that Bloom, 46, lost 20 pounds in less than two months to play a war correspondent in the film. The source says that Perry, 38, was "freaked out" by how quickly Bloom was losing weight and that she "thought he was going to die." Bloom trained everyday with a trainer to lose weight for the role. He also ate a very restrictive diet.

Bloom 'Felt Like a Prisoner' on Restrictive Diet

The source says that Bloom "felt like a prisoner" on the restrictive diet and that he was "constantly hungry." The source also says that Bloom was "so tired" from the training and the diet that he "could barely function." The source said, “It was a really difficult time for him, and Katy was really worried about him.”

Bloom has previously spoken about his struggles with body image. In a 2017 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he said that he had been "bullied" about his weight when he was younger. He also said that he has struggled with body dysmorphia, a mental health condition in which a person is preoccupied with their appearance.

Despite his struggles, Bloom has remained committed to his role in "The Cut." The film is set to be released in 2023.