Austin Butler Looks Unrecognizable After Buzzing Off His Signature Shaggy Cut

Mar. 15, 2025

Austin Butler.Photo:Gary Gershoff/Getty

Gary Gershoff/Getty

Austin Butler’s looking different with his new hairstyle.TheBikeridersactor, 33, has been keeping a low profile these days, but according to an Instagram account belonging to excursion company,Xieltun, he’s been spending his days in Tulum, Mexico, where he and his hair transformation were photographed.Ina photoshared earlier this week, the Oscar-nominated star can be seen with a close buzz cut, his signature golden blonde locks completely shaved off.He wears a white T-shirt and black shorts and poses with a group of people including director Darren Aronofsky, who is working with Butler onCaught Stealing, a thriller film.“We had the honor to host two great talents of cinema in Xieltun: actor Austin Butler and acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky. Thank you for visiting us and being a part of this unique experience connecting with the nature and spirit of our sacred land!” the company wrote, per a translation.The dramatic hair change comes one month after Butler was spottedfilming his upcoming projectin Queens, New York. Snapshots of him on set show him rocking a dirty blonde bob haircut long enough to tuck behind his ears.Austin Butler with long hair while filming “Caught Stealing” on Nov. 9, 2024.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesHis latest cut is similar to thebald momenthe had as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen inDune: Part Two, which was released on March 1.For his role in the Denis Villeneuve-directed sequel, also starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh, Butler had to appear onscreen with ahairlessandeyebrow-less appearance, meaning the bald cap that covered his head extended all the way down to his face.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.This time though, Butler fully committed to the bit and fansmourned the loss of his luscious lockson social media, one fan writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Oh Austin Butler hair I miss you already (come back).“In addition to Butler,Jake Gyllenhaal,Tyler Cameron,Mark ConsuelosandThe Bachelorstar andDancing with the Starsseason 33 winnerJoey Graziadeihave all debuted buzz cuts this year.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Austin Butler’s looking different with his new hairstyle.

TheBikeridersactor, 33, has been keeping a low profile these days, but according to an Instagram account belonging to excursion company,Xieltun, he’s been spending his days in Tulum, Mexico, where he and his hair transformation were photographed.

Ina photoshared earlier this week, the Oscar-nominated star can be seen with a close buzz cut, his signature golden blonde locks completely shaved off.

He wears a white T-shirt and black shorts and poses with a group of people including director Darren Aronofsky, who is working with Butler onCaught Stealing, a thriller film.

“We had the honor to host two great talents of cinema in Xieltun: actor Austin Butler and acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky. Thank you for visiting us and being a part of this unique experience connecting with the nature and spirit of our sacred land!” the company wrote, per a translation.

The dramatic hair change comes one month after Butler was spottedfilming his upcoming projectin Queens, New York. Snapshots of him on set show him rocking a dirty blonde bob haircut long enough to tuck behind his ears.

Austin Butler with long hair while filming “Caught Stealing” on Nov. 9, 2024.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

His latest cut is similar to thebald momenthe had as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen inDune: Part Two, which was released on March 1.

For his role in the Denis Villeneuve-directed sequel, also starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh, Butler had to appear onscreen with ahairlessandeyebrow-less appearance, meaning the bald cap that covered his head extended all the way down to his face.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

This time though, Butler fully committed to the bit and fansmourned the loss of his luscious lockson social media, one fan writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Oh Austin Butler hair I miss you already (come back).”

In addition to Butler,Jake Gyllenhaal,Tyler Cameron,Mark ConsuelosandThe Bachelorstar andDancing with the Starsseason 33 winnerJoey Graziadeihave all debuted buzz cuts this year.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

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