Do actors have to sign a "stay in shape" clause?

[rumborak]

I'm watching a Star Trek TNG episode right now, and one thing that struck me is that in all those years of the show, none of the actors increased significantly in weight (except Wesley who got a bit more robust at the end).
Now, in TNG I could even see this as a requirement on the actors, since weight management is supposed to be solved in the future!
Has anybody ever heard of this?

rumborak

[King Postwhore]

I'm watching a Star Trek TNG episode right now, and one thing that struck me is that in all those years of the show, none of the actors increased significantly in weight (except Wesley who got a bit more robust at the end).
Now, in TNG I could even see this as a requirement on the actors, since weight management is supposed to be solved in the future!
Has anybody ever heard of this?

rumborak

I'd bet the main cast did but they brought other actors in that were plump like David Ogden Stiers as guest actors.

[emindead]

I don't think so. Take a look at Joey Tribianni (Matt Le Blanc). In the last seasons of Friends he was a freaking whale!

[rumborak]

I guess it depends on the show. I just read that Broadway shows have a "general appearance" clause that says if an actor changes in weight so much that it would require alteration of the costume, it can be grounds for termination. Same with a visible tattoo.

rumborak

[bosk1]

I've heard that there is definitely such a thing.  But I don't know how standard it is across the industry.  Probably just a case-by-case thing I would think.

[carl320]

I've heard that there is definitely such a thing.  But I don't know how standard it is across the industry.  Probably just a case-by-case thing I would think.

That would be my guess.  There are some roles where actors might have to change their appearance subtly for the part, whether it be by growing a beard or gaining 20 pounds.

[KevShmev]

James Gandolfini had to stay fat for his role of Tony Soprano.  In fact, I remember reading how he lost a bunch of weight to do a movie in between seasons once and then had to put the weight all back on for the next Sopranos season.  David Chase always said that a fat Tony looked more physically intimidating than a skinny Tony.  And if you watch the series, Tony got fatter and more slovenly looking as the series went on.

[pogoowner]

I'm watching a Star Trek TNG episode right now, and one thing that struck me is that in all those years of the show, none of the actors increased significantly in weight (except Wesley who got a bit more robust at the end).
Now, in TNG I could even see this as a requirement on the actors, since weight management is supposed to be solved in the future!
Has anybody ever heard of this?

rumborak

I don't know, I think Jonathan Frakes definitely put some weight on as the show progressed.

Or maybe I'm just remembering incorrectly.

[robwebster]

There was a recent interview with Emma Watson where she said she wasn't even allowed to get a tan. If she was on holiday with her family she had to stay in the shade. Won't be the same in all circumstances, but studios can and do stipulate that their actors keep their appearance pretty damned consistent.

[MetalJunkie]

There was a recent interview with Emma Watson where she said she wasn't even allowed to get a tan. If she was on holiday with her family she had to stay in the shade. Won't be the same in all circumstances, but studios can and do stipulate that their actors keep their appearance pretty damned consistent.

Pfft, because Hermione would never get a tan between the school years?

Though it might be hard to watch Deathly Hallows with a two-hour erection.

[Zydar]

There was a recent interview with Emma Watson where she said she wasn't even allowed to get a tan. If she was on holiday with her family she had to stay in the shade. Won't be the same in all circumstances, but studios can and do stipulate that their actors keep their appearance pretty damned consistent.

Pfft, because Hermione would never get a tan between the school years?

Though it might be hard to watch Deathly Hallows with a two-hour erection.

Can you even get a tan in England?

[alirocker08]

Can you even get a tan in England?

Unfortunately yes v.v

On topic: I think it depends on the role you're in, but if there is then I'm pretty screwed because I'm not in shape, never mind staying in shape.

[Martinman300]

I know a guy who smokes but sings on stage, and he's not allowed to quit because his throat is used to the smoke and if you stop it produces mucus which stops you singing.

[El JoNNo]

I know a guy who smokes but sings on stage, and he's not allowed to quit because his throat is used to the smoke and if you stop it produces mucus which stops you singing.

That's retarded. If you stop smoking, your voice will sound better not worse. He would just have to drink plenty of water and watch what he eats. Which is what he should be doing as a singer any way.