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Bradley Cooper has stacked on the muscle for a new movie called ‘American Sniper’

HE’S a two-time Oscar nominee who has stacked on more than 15kg of muscle for a new role. Can you pick who it is?

Brad, is that you under that beard?
Brad, is that you under that beard?

BRADLEY Cooper has seriously buffed up for his new role in American Sniper.

He reportedly gained 40 pounds (18kg) and grown a beard to star as Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in Clint Eastwood’s new movie, based on a true story.

Wow, Bradley got BUFF!
Wow, Bradley got BUFF!

Cooper’s co-star, Eric Close, talked to E! News about Cooper’s transformation:

“He put on like 40 pounds,” Close said. “He really takes this story personally and wants to do an honourable job for Chris’ memory and for his family.”

Want to compare? Here’s Cooper at the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in January.

He looks good slim, he looks good buff. Damn you Bradley.
He looks good slim, he looks good buff. Damn you Bradley.

This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post.

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