Jason Bateman recently went back to a sleek hairstyle.
The Ozark star, 55, joined Will Arnett, Justin Theroux and Paul in his Broadway debut performance in Robert Downey Jr.’s McNeil on Monday, September 30, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City. He was photographed alongside Rudd and Matt Damon.
Jason Bateman in New York City, September 30, 2024.
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The actor’s short haircut came after nine months of trying to grow his hair and beard. In early January, he was photographed sporting a new look at a game between the Stanford Cardinals and USC Trojans in Los Angeles. At the time, Bateman had brown hair that fell just above his shoulders and a beard.
In April, Bateman made strides and shocked fans with his growing transformation. He and Theroux, 53, attended a game between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, and wowed fans with his new look, with some comparing it to Little House on the Prairie character James Cooper Ingalls. there was.
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All summer long, he was photographed wearing a grizzly bear-like expression while filming his new limited series “Black Rabbit” in New York City. On September 19, his hair had grown even longer, reaching several inches below his shoulders, and he had grown a beard that covered his neck.
Netflix hasn’t revealed many details about the upcoming series, but from Bateman’s recent looks on set, could his beard be part of his character’s look?
Jason Bateman stands on the set of the television series “Black Rabbit” on September 19, 2024 in New York City.
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In Black Rabbit, Bateman co-stars with Jude Law and Abbey Lee. The official logline for the series states, “When the owner of a New York City hotspot allows his turbulent younger brother to return to his old life, he finds himself in the midst of a growing crisis that threatens to destroy everything he’s built. It opens the door to danger.”
Bateman will also executive produce the series and direct the first two episodes. According to Netflix, former Ozark co-star Laura Linney will direct the third and fourth episodes.
Netflix has not announced a premiere date for Black Rabbit, created by Zach Balin and Kate Sussman.