Hot Takes: Freddie Stroma’s Bulge, Alan Ritchson’s Abs, And Tiago Luzes’s Strength
Freddie Stroma
You may not immediately place the name, but Freddie Stroma has been in everything from Harry Potter to Bridgerton. His current role as the awkwardly charming Vigilante in Peacemaker, however, has everyone talking for a very specific reason. A recent scene features Stroma wearing nothing but thin, white briefs while getting drenched in beer, putting his entire package on full display.
The internet promptly lost its mind, and the conversation didn’t stop there. In a chat with The Movie Dweeb, Stroma mentioned that he and co-star John Cena once shared a pair of tighty whities. Whether he was joking or not, the image alone is enough to fuel the imagination. This all happens in the same season where Peacemaker is confirmed bisexual, adding a queer-friendly dynamic to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) that we are definitely not mad about.
Freddie Stroma in Peacemaker 2.02 pic.twitter.com/5kfHYxNay6
— M (@gaybuckybarness) August 29, 2025
Alan Ritchson
When we named Alan Ritchson one of DNA’s Sexiest Men Alive 2025 in DNA #308, we knew what we were doing. The star of Reacher recently reminded everyone why he made the list by posting a shirtless selfie to Instagram. His torso looks like it was sculpted from granite, and he paired the photo with some classic dad humour. “Whenever I begin to question where my other eleven abs went, I take a deep breath and remind myself… I gave birth to three children. #grandpabod,” he wrote.
While filming season four of his hit show, the actor proves he can balance a demanding physical role with a sense of humour about his almost superhuman physique.
First look at Alan Ritchson in ‘MOTOR CITY’
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 5, 2025
The film follows an auto-worker whose life is taken away from him when he’s framed for a crime and sent to prison. Upon his release, he decides to unleash vengeance on those who framed him. pic.twitter.com/fHvd9HEY4i
Tiago Luzes
Meet Tiago Luzes, the 91kg Portuguese powerhouse making his mark on the world of CrossFit. After securing a second-place finish at the Far East Throwdown, a visa issue for another competitor opened up a spot for him at the 2025 CrossFit Games in New York.
Luzes is not just an incredible athlete, ranked sixth in his home country, he is also an important source of visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community. As an openly gay man in a sport where representation is still growing, his presence on the global stage is a significant step forward. You can follow his progress on Instagram at @tiagoluzes.
