Sheridan Smith's Intense Prep for Tough Cop Role

0:00On April 19th, Sheridan Smith is wrapping up her physique for a gritty new role as a troubled cop in ITV's upcoming series, Two Birds. The 44-year-old actress signed up for a high-end bootcamp program, costing 2,350 pounds, complete with a strict diet, and intense workouts to build muscle before filming starts in the Australian Outback. Her character, Constable Izzy Cornwell, relocates down under after losing her husband and gets pulled into a murder probe tied to a shady crime, family. It's a six-part drama packed with action, and Smith's diving deep into prep to nail the physical demands. Fans have spotted her progress on Instagram from heavy lifting sessions to motorbike lessons, and she's made it clear there are no rest days. This comes after wrapping a stage role in Glasgow, where she played a frazzled housewife and appeared quite slim. On top of the bootcamp, she's tackling stunt training and fight choreography to handle the role's rough edges. Meanwhile, she'll hit screen Sunday night in the BBC Thriller,

1:02the cage portraying a shady casino dealer tangled with gangsters. Smith's all-in-approach shows her commitment to switching gears from vulnerable parts to this tough, action-driven cop setting the stage for what could be her most physical performance yet. You've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.