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Penn Badgley Transforms for Romantic Comedy Role

1/31/2026

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Penn Badgley discussed his rapid transformation for You Deserve Each Other on Podcrushed, aiming for Nicholas Rose's 'Marvel body'.
He noted this was his first time getting toned for a role, joking it was for a comedy.
The film is adapted from Sarah Hogle’s book and follows Nicholas and Naomi, an engaged couple who sabotage their wedding plans and rediscover their love, with filming concluded and no release date announced.

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Story summary

Penn Badgley discussed his rapid transformation for You Deserve Each Other on Podcrushed, aiming for Nicholas Rose's 'Marvel body'.
He noted this was his first time getting toned for a role, joking it was for a comedy.
The film is adapted from Sarah Hogle’s book and follows Nicholas and Naomi, an engaged couple who sabotage their wedding plans and rediscover their love, with filming concluded and no release date announced.