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RMD went through a serious diet and workout regime in order to shape to play for 'The Black Book'

Here's how RMD got in shape to play the lead in 'The Black Book' | Pulse Nigeria

Inemesit Udodiong

<h2>Nollywood actor&nbsp;<strong>Richard Mofe-Damijo</strong>, also known as RMD, has been around for a while and played just about every character under the sun.</h2>

<p>For his latest project, he takes on the role of a father searching for justice after a gang of corrupt policemen kills his only son in<strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/netflix-unveils-exciting-slate-of-7-new-nigerian-films-and-series/nsht0lv"><strong><em>The Black Book.</em></strong></a></p>

<p>To prepare for this film, RMD had to prepare not just mentally or emotionally, but physically too. He recently revealed how hard he prepped for the thriller online.</p>

<p>Posting behind-the-scenes pictures from the movie set on Instagram, the Nollywood veteran shared the strict diet and gym routine he used to get in shape.</p>

<p>After agreeing to be in the movie, the director,&nbsp;<strong>Editi Effiong,&nbsp;</strong>bluntly told him that he had to lose some weight for the project.</p>

<p>Recounting the conversation, RMD wrote,<em> "I met @editieffiong at a restaurant. Had lunch and he talked me through his film. I’m interested and I agree to do it. We shake hands and he says, “Baba you’ll need to loose some weight” wait did this young man just call me fat? Deep breath, and I go, “oh sure, if you will pay for it”! He agreed. We shake hands again and he goes “you need to be fitter physically sir. You need to hit the gym minimum 3 times a week for some months before we shoot” I’m looking at this young man and his audacity, about to protest but I look down at me and I knew he was right. I had sort of let go at the time and was precisely 120kg. We shook hands on it and this time I walked out and didn’t hear him say anything else."</em></p>

<p>The actor went on to share his routine, which involved boxing, weapons training, and fight sequences alongside <strong>Denola Grey, </strong>who plays his son in the movie.</p>

<p>In his words, "<em>Fast forward, I’m training with @uzikwendu with @denolagrey who had been given same matching orders too by Editi. I confess that it was when I started training that I knew this wasn’t for just the film but my own life. I couldn’t do more than probably 2 or 4 press-ups. Weights? I was a mess.Slowly but steadily my journey began... I ate healthy. Obeyed Uzi’s instructions like my life depended on it. Came to the gym every appointed day without fail. Even had a Marine come in for weapons training and fight sequences. Take downs etc. I loved it all.The weight came off finally and I found the character I was looking for. From single digit press-ups to 40 at a stretch. From doing 10kg dumbbells to 50kg or so. Uzi threw in some boxing too and before long I was ready. I could jump, fight, run, etc.Then the shoot started… story for another day#NetflixNaija #BlackBook #RMDSaysSoPs No fancy photos this series."</em></p>

<p>Directed and produced by Effiong, <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/the-black-book-editi-effiong-teases-release-date-for-political-thriller/1gt939j">the project </a>features a star-studded cast that includes&nbsp;<strong>Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Alex Usifo Omiagbo; Olumide Oworu, Shaffy Bello, Ireti Doyle, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Ikechukwu Onunaku, Patrick Doyle, Bimbo Manuel Femi Branch, Kelechi Udegbe,&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Nobert Young.</strong></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You didn’t hear from me that a certain film is getting a release date soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheBlackBook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheBlackBook</a> <a href="https://t.co/3B09jvykut">pic.twitter.com/3B09jvykut</a></p>&mdash; Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) <a href="https://twitter.com/EditiEffiong/status/1622188071377567746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>We can't wait to see the results of RMD's hard work when The Black Book hits Netflix later this year.</p>

Editi Effiong's 'The Black Book' is headed to Netflix later this year [Netflix]

Here's how RMD got in shape to play the lead in 'The Black Book'

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