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Richard Gadd Gained 100 Lbs in One Year for 'Half Man'

2026-05-14 265 Dailymotion

Richard Gadd opens up about the intense transformation he underwent for Half Man. From gaining 40KG in under a year to fully immersing himself in the character, Richard reflects on the demands of the role, the creative process behind the performance and the challenges that came with it.

Director: Claire Buss
Director of Photography: Shirley Chan
Editor: Lika Kumoi
Talent: Richard Gadd
Producer: Madison Coffey
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Manager: EmmaLee Hendrikson
Associate Production Manager: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Alyza Enriquez
Gaffer: Mar Alfonso
Audio Engineer: Sean Paulsen
Production Assistant: Myles Haywood
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Additional Editor: Sam DiVito
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Senior Manager; Creative Development: Hannah Pak
Director; Creative Development: Claire Buss
Director; Content Production: Lane Williamson
Executive Director; Global Video: Ella Ruffel