Why did filmmakers choose to make Sherman Klump morbidly obese?
In the The Nutty Professor, filmmakers chose to make the main protagonist (Sherman Klump) morbidly obese as his main concern in his life. The film is a remake of the 1963 film of the same name in which the protagonist (Julius Kelp) has the main problem of acting and looking socially awkward, but is not overweight. Actually, Julius visits the gym to bulk up and gain weight.
Sherman Klump appears to be extremely shy and socially awkward in his own right without being overweight. Both protagonists transform into the same alter-ego named Buddy Love who acts pretty much the same way in both films after drinking a potion.
Is there any explanation from filmmakers on why they chose to add the problem of obesity to an already socially awkward and shy Sherman Klump?
Best Answer
Apparently, the weight loss storyline was inspired by daytime television.
Murphy allegedly came up with the weight loss theme of the movie while watching a daytime chat show’s segment on the topic.
This link is all I could find. I could find anything to substantiate or elaborate on the answer.
Pictures about "Why did filmmakers choose to make Sherman Klump morbidly obese?"
How much did Sherman Klump weigh?
Secondly height, when Sherman drinks his fat reducing formula for the first time on a nearby computer screen his height is revealed as 5'10" which is roughly the same height as Eddie as according to IMDB he stands at about 5'9\xbd inches tall. Sherman Klump weighs 150 pounds.Who is the main antagonist in The Nutty Professor?
Buddy Love is Sherman Klump's Alter Ego and the main antagonist of the films....Buddy LoveFilms:The Nutty Professor The Nutty Professor II:The KlumpsActorEddie MurphyFamily:Sherman Klump (DNA)Allies:Carla Purty (formerly)7 more rowsHow old is Sherman in The Nutty Professor?
Sherman Klumpage:62Allies:Carla Purty (ex-wife) Denise Gaines (wife)Enemies:Buddy LoveBornDecember 30, 19595 more rowsDave Chappelle In The Nutty Professor
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Andres Ayrton, Kyle Loftus, Andrea Piacquadio, Anete Lusina