But no one is having any problem looking at John or missing his biceps and body, instead people are in love with this new geeky look. Even the dusky bombshell Bipasha Basu, John's girlfriend loved his new look.
But why is this change such a big deal? This is not the first time an actor has transformed himself for a role, many has done that before and continues to do so. John is 37 and he can tone down or get back into shape in no time, as the actors who are in their 40s does.
But one thing that is commendable is that it is difficult for a fitness freak like him to stop working out and not head to the gym for a period of eight months and get into a shape to look like a geek. So if you love rom-com and have enjoyed films like Notting Hill, Four Weddings and A Funeral and also the sit-com Friends, watch the film on October 22 as it releases.