Austin Butler, the Oscar-nominated actor best known for his role as Elvis Presley, has surprised fans by shaving off his signature tousled blonde hair. The actor debuted his new look at the SFFILM Awards Night in San Francisco on December 9, where he appeared in a sharp black tuxedo and a fresh buzz cut.
Butler’s dramatic hair transformation marks a major departure from the floppy, long locks he’s become known for. While he kept his usual facial hair, including a subtle mustache and some scruff along his chin, the buzz cut left many fans stunned. This change likely signals a new role for Butler, who is known for fully immersing himself in his characters. Although the specific project remains unclear, the shaved head may be for one of his upcoming film roles, as Butler has multiple projects lined up.
Not long ago, Butler was seen sporting a much longer hairstyle while filming in New York City, with hair nearly reaching chin-length. Whether this buzz cut is for the same project or something entirely different remains to be seen, but fans are eager to learn more.
Butler first gained attention for his role on Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101, where he had shaggy, surfer-style hair. Since then, his hair has become a notable part of his image, particularly during the Elvis press tour, where his perfectly tousled, thick locks became iconic. Of course, Butler has also shown he’s not afraid to embrace a bold new look—he was bald as the character Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two.
The change calls to mind another buzz cut moment from fellow celebrity Harry Styles, who shocked fans by cutting off his signature locks, only to later grow them back. Given Butler’s history of style transformations, it’s likely his buzz cut won’t be permanent either.
As fans await more details about his new role, one thing is certain—Butler’s hair will continue to make headlines.
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