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Sacha Baron Cohen Debuts Mephisto Transformation on Men’s Fitness UK as Marvel Confirms Return

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has pledged Mephisto’s return following Cohen’s method-driven transformation detailed in Men’s Fitness UK.

A photo composite of Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat, and the 2025 cover of Men's Fitness UK showing Sacha Baron Cohen's fitness transformation.

Overview

  • Cohen’s shredded physique appears on the August issue cover of Men’s Fitness UK, showcasing intense short workouts, a high-protein, low-sugar diet and Ozempic-assisted weight loss.
  • He enlisted trainer Alfonso Moretti—referred by Matthew McConaughey—and applied a method-actor discipline that began with daily 100 push-ups and consistent 25-minute sessions even during filming.
  • The actor’s rapid results necessitated multiple costume alterations for his Mephisto role to reflect his evolving muscular build.
  • Mephisto made his MCU debut in the Disney+ series Ironheart season finale on July 1, marking the character’s first live-action appearance.
  • Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed that Mephisto will return in future MCU projects, though specific titles and release dates remain unannounced.