Welsh actor Luke Evans is currently starring in the play Backstairs Billy in London’s West End. It’s his first time treading the boards in 16 years. In the show, he plays the role of William Tallon, the real-life gay footman of the late Queen Mother (played by Penelope Wilton). The show opened earlier this month and is playing for a limited period only until January.
In a new Instagram posting, Evans reveals that the weeks of rehearsals and performances have already had an impact on his body. He is stripped to the waist and wears what are actually cooling patches around his eyes.
“Wanna burn body fat fast? DO A WEST END SHOW!!! Dropped 8kg in 10 weeks!! Only down side…it’s BLOODY WINTER 🥶 Also cooling eye patches are a 44-year-old man’s best friend.”
At the time of writing, the post has had almost 70,000 likes and hundreds of comments.
“Ooft! Why are you gay?” complained one female fan.
Others said he looked great… but expressed slight concern.
“Please don’t keep losing weight … you don’t have any extra to lose,” said one.
Our Son
Besides starring in Backstairs Billy, Evans is also hitting screens next week in the movie, Our Son. In it, he stars opposite Billy Porter as a pair of gay dads going through the trials and tribulations of a divorce.
Porter was in London this week and of course, took time out to catch Evans’ play. He then went backstage to meet the cast and pose for a photo on the set.
“Wonderful night last night with @theebillyporter visiting the show and taking a pic with me and my fabulous cast members,” Evans said later on Instagram.
The Spanish graphic designer has a large Instagram following.
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He looks the same; he’s always in shape!! I watched the trailer for the movie and I just can’t take Billy Porter anymore. He’s just become tiresome and just as I thought, there is zero chemistry between Porter & Evans.
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DarkZephyr
Was he not ripped there for awhile or something? Seems he’s always had a pretty nice physique.
dallastex
He looks the same; he’s always in shape!! I watched the trailer for the movie and I just can’t take Billy Porter anymore. He’s just become tiresome and just as I thought, there is zero chemistry between Porter & Evans.
SDR94103
There’s more to life than abs. Report on something that matters.
mujerado
Queerty isn’t exactly a news outlet. Try one of those for something that matters.
Mary Jane
Yes. Our invisible LGBTQ brothers and sisters are facing horrible lives in times without much resources to keep them safe there or offer an escape plan.
bachy
Luke can do no wrong!
nm4047
Luke’s publicist must be on the payroll of Queerty. Other than wearing jeans instead of swimmers nothing new seem to occur.
YellowMarc
What a mismatched romantic leads pairing! There is no way they would be a real-life couple. Zero spark or chemistry judging from this preview.
Mary Jane
Sorry, YellowMark, Are you judging from the physical looks? Each bring their fans, and that might be why they were casted.