Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine shares intense physical transformation for Smoke

uizamo. Before Smoke, Mwine appeared in Heroes, The Chi, and The Lincoln Lawyer. He is also set to star in the upcoming series Dexter: Resurrection and premiered his documentary, Memories of Love Returned, last year.

At the show’s premiere, Smollett also shared her transformation process into her character Detective Michelle Calderon. As a former Marine, she consulted with experts and a therapist to get into the right mindset. Working with a trainer, she gained 15 to 20 pounds of muscle by eating five meals a day and hitting the gym.

New episodes of Smoke are available on Apple TV+ every Friday until August 15th. Never miss a story by signing up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay updated on the latest celebrity news and human-interest stories.