Christian Bale exits Enzo Ferrari biopic citing health concerns

The Michael Mann-film, charting life of the founder Ferrari marque, begins shooting in spring and the actor was concerned about gaining the necessary weight in that short of time.

The Dark Knight star Christian Bale has chosen to quit the upcoming biopic of Italian car manufacturer Enzo Ferrari because of the health concerns surrounding the weight gain needed to play the protagonist.

British actor Christian Bale has exited the Enzo Ferrari biopic due to health concerns. (AFP/Getty Images)

The Michael Mann-film, charting life of the founder Ferrari marque, begins shooting in spring and the actor was concerned about gaining the necessary weight in that short of time, said The Hollywood Reporter.

Enzo Ferrari’s biopic is being made by Michael Mann. (AP)

The Big Short actor, 41, is no stranger to intense bouts of weight gain and loss for roles, going from an emaciated in his roles like The Fighter and The Machinist to unhealthily overweight in American Hustle.

Christians Bales transformation throught the years. (HT Photo)

Mann is currently working on re-casting the part so that the springtime shoot can move forward.

Christian Bale was last seen in The Big Short and has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor fot his role in the movie. (Paramount Pictures)

The script for Enzo Ferrari was written by the Italian Job scribe Troy Kennedy-Martin based on the Brock Yates book Enzo Ferrari, The Man, The Cars, The Races.

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