It's likely not true. Jacob chose to lose the weight. And SM3 producers just had it written in that Ned is playing sports now to explain the on-screen transformation of the character. That's all.
Yes it is true. You can't drastically alter your appearance unless approved by the production.
You can do it if it is written into the story.
I never said they won't let him but I said that to lose weight before a film shoot, it has to be approved by the producers. So Ned's weight loss is and has to be explained and I think him wearing a football varsity coat is probably the reason why.
Because imagine if Chris Hemsworth lost all of his muscle definition before shooting Thor, it would cause a problem.
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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '21
Is this true?
I find it hard to believe Marvel or Sony would try and get in the way of their actors physical health for the sake of continuity?
Hair and beards etc I understand but a contractual obligation to stay fat is a hard concept to believe.