United Kingdom, July 24 -- Sacha Baron Cohen used Ozempic to achieve his new ripped physique.

The 53-year-old actor underwent a body transformation to play Marvel villain Mephisto in Ironheart but admitted he had a lot of help to get the new look.

He posted some pictures of his new physique on Instagram Stories and wrote: "Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, some use personal trainers. I did all three.'

"This is not AI. I really am egotistical enough to do this.

"Debuting my new character. Middle aged man who replaced beer with protein shakes."

Sacha revealed he first turned to Matthew McConaughey for help when he got the role and Matthew put him in touch with celebrity trainer Alfonso Moretti.

He joked to Men's Fitness...