Overview

• Maisie Williams underwent a significant physical transformation to play Catherine Dior in the Apple TV+ series 'The New Look', including losing over 25 pounds and shaving her head.
• The weight loss process was closely monitored by a team of medical professionals, involving strict dietary restrictions and methods to induce sweating.
• Williams experienced severe nightmares and insomnia during the transformation, often feeling trapped and having visions of men in uniform.
• The role of Catherine Dior, a WWII French resistance fighter and Nazi concentration camp survivor, required Williams to embody the character's physical and emotional trauma.
• 'The New Look' series, premiering on February 14, 2024, explores the lives of fashion designers Coco Chanel and Christian Dior during World War II, highlighting the lesser-known story of Catherine Dior.