Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Jurnee Smollett Gains Muscle For 'Smoke' Role
Jurnee Smollett, the actress, bulked up to play a character in a new TV show called 'Smoke'.
She gained up to 20 pounds of muscle to look like her character, who is a tough investigator.
The actress worked out hard to match the character's personality, as the character uses exercise as an escape from her feelings.
The show is based on real-life events and also stars Taron Egerton.
The show is available on Apple TV+.
Jurnee Smollett gained up to 20 pounds of muscle for her role in Apple TV+ series 'Smoke'.
Smollett plays Michelle Calderone, a Marine-turned-arson investigator.
The actress wanted to portray the character's muscular presence authentically.
Calderone uses exercise as an escape and struggles with some emotional issues.
'Smoke' is inspired by true events and also stars Taron Egerton and others.
- Who
- Jurnee Smollett and the character Michelle Calderone.
- What
- Jurnee Smollett gained muscle for her role in 'Smoke'.
- When
- Details were discussed recently.
- Where
- Apple TV+ series.
- Why
- To portray her character's muscular presence authentically.
- Show Title
- Smoke
- Actress
- Jurnee Smollett
- Character
- Michelle Calderone
- Role
- Marine-turned-arson investigator
- Weight Gain
- Up to 20 pounds
- Streaming Service
- Apple TV+