If you watched Season 2 of House of the Dragon when it debuted on TV in 2024, you’ve already seen Matt Smith rocking arguably the wildest hairstyle in cable. Let’s be honest: everyone’s favorite unconventional, handsome crush somehow “does the job.” every time. But his silver and gold flowing hair is just the beginning. Get ready to see the Doctor Who vet step up his hair game with a bright and bold mohawk in the upcoming film The Caught Stealing.
Say goodbye to the Targaryen hair of Westeros. Matt Smith traded them in for a fiercely punk-esque look, complete with a towering orange and blonde mohawk that just screams hair follicle rebellion. A first look at the film, which also stars Austin Butler (Academy voters should take note), shows off this striking new look. The Caught Stealing movie, based on the popular novel of the same name, is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated page-to-screen adaptations of the future, and the hair has already garnered a lot of attention.
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As if the hairstyle wasn’t punk enough, the Morbius star was spotted wearing a studded leather jacket paired with zippered tartan pants, nailing the totally fuck-free aesthetic It was done. We know he’ll be co-starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Liev Schreiber and Regina King in the new film, but details about his role as this edgy punk character are still under wraps. Not done.
In another behind-the-scenes snap, the Crown alum is locked in what could be a heated confrontation with Austin Butler. The actor, who just starred in Bikers but is perhaps best known for winning a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for his role as Elvis Presley, was on set with Smith in a less extreme outfit. It has also been sighted.
The two were involved in what appeared to be a seriously tense moment as the two had a violent confrontation across the roof of a car, with cameras rolling, and Smith’s character appears to have sustained some kind of cut or abrasion above his left eye. It looked like.
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Caught Stealing will reportedly center around Austin Butler, a drifter and former baseball player who finds himself out of place as he struggles to survive in the filthy criminal underworld of New York City in the 1990s. are. Production began in September, and with a star-studded cast, it’s no wonder the movie is already getting a lot of buzz. Darren Aronofsky’s next blockbuster thriller, which is said to have been inspired by Martin Scorsese’s hidden masterpiece After Hours, is scheduled for release in 2025, and is worth keeping an eye on along with Smith’s innovative cuts. It’s a great work.
Just a month ago, in September, Smith was spotted on set sporting a toned-down version of his mohawk. The dramatic size upgrade we’re seeing now may suggest that the movie will span a significant amount of time. Although it doesn’t offer much, it’s definitely exciting to see what the team behind this thriller has in store for us, and unlike After Hours , unless he has access to some wild information, it probably won’t last just one night.
While we wait for the film’s release, these early set photos have certainly raised expectations not only for Smith’s acting, but also for his bold, eye-catching look that perfectly sums up the anarchic world his character lives in. Masu. Buckle up, because Caught Stealing features a Matt Smith you’ve never seen before.
For now, fans of Smith can revisit his Targaryen look by revisiting the first two seasons of House of the Dragon, currently streaming on Max subscription.
