Simon Pegg addresses 'weird' reaction to radical body transformation for new film Inheritance

Simon Pegg has responded to the “weird” reaction caused by his drastic body transformation for a role in a forthcoming film.

The British actor underwent the radical change for new thriller Inheritance, which is due for release later this year.

In March, Pegg’s personal trainer Nick Lower posted photos of the Shaun of the Dead star on Instagram, revealing he’d lost 19 pounds and four per cent body fat over the past six months.

While many of his fans were impressed by the photos – with some commenting he was