Adrien Brody reveals lasting health issues from weight loss for The Pianist role

Adrien Brody has revealed that his intense physical transformation for the 2002 film *The Pianist* led to lasting health issues. He lost 30 pounds for the role, which resulted in insomnia, panic attacks, and symptoms of PTSD. Brody described his experience of extreme dieting and near-starvation as opening him up to a deeper understanding of hunger. He acknowledged that he struggled with an eating disorder for about a year following the film. The actor has a history of immersing himself in roles, including being left in a straitjacket for *The Jacket* and enduring painful experiences while filming other projects.