How Vincent D’Onofrio’s Stunning Transformation for ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Fooled the World
Vincent D’Onofrio’s portrayal of Leonard “Gomer Pyle” Lawrence in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket is one of cinema’s most compelling performances, but it came with a significant cost. D’Onofrio’s commitment to the role, which included a staggering weight gain of nearly 80 pounds and a complete physical transformation, left a lasting impact on both his career and…