Scarred House of the Dragon Fans Will Want to Scrub Their Eyes With Sandpaper After Seeing Matt Smith’s Crazy Transformation For His New Film
- Matt Smith has undergone a dramatic transformation for his role in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming crime thriller Caught Stealing, surprising fans.
- Fans are reacting strongly to Smith’s new look which marks a sharp departure from his previous roles and has generated significant buzz on social media.
- Known for his versatile roles, Smith has played characters in projects ranging from House of the Dragon to The Crown, often undergoing significant physical changes.
The portrayal of Prince Daemon Targaryen in season two of the Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, would be the most recent and widely acclaimed on-screen appearance for Matt Smith. The English actor who found his calling in acting has made a lasting impact over several productions, many of which involved him looking quite different from his natural self.
Provided the diverse nature of his roles, ranging from the aforementioned blonde rogue fictional prince to a historically accurate depiction of Prince Philip in Netflix’s The Crown, the actor has worn wigs, shaved his head, and also sported a beard, turning him into a new version of himself.
Continuing this dedication to his craft, Smith has once again surprised his fans following the surfacing of his new avatar for an upcoming crime thriller.
Matt Smith transforms away from House of the Dragon for upcoming Darren Aronofsky flick
To fill the shoes of Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon, Matt Smith wore a long, platinum-blonde wig that complemented his defined cheekbones, making him an indispensable cast. However, with the show’s season two past him and audiences, he has now taken up filming for his upcoming role in Caught Stealing, the first glimpses of which recently surfaced. A vibrant mohawk now adorned his head, catching several fans off-guard.
A sharp departure from his princely fame, the actor was spotted wearing a light blue denim jacket with a white t-shirt underneath in New York, where filming for the Darren Aronofsky crime thriller is currently underway. Additionally, dark sunglasses and a gold chain necklace complemented the bold hairstyle, lending an edgy, modern, and never-before-seen transformation for the actor, which fit well with the initial descriptions of his expected role.
Based on a novel by Charlie Huston of the same name, Caught Stealing may reportedly have Matt Smith as a corrupt NYPD detective named Roman. As such, the mohawk adorning a shaved head may fit well for a character whose prime motivation is rebellion. If true, the plot will also have him in pursuit of the movie’s central character, Hank Thompson, slated to be played by Austin Butler.
Fans lose their minds over Matt Smith shedding his Daemon Targaryen persona
The seasoned actor debuted as Daemon Targaryen in the first season of House of the Dragon in 2022. However, in just this short span, Matt Smith has managed to capture the eyes of the fandom. On-point acting skills for a plot that saw his character riding a formidable red dragon while being full of ambitions, was further proof of his skills.
With a viewership going as high as 8.9 million, the actor is bound to be constantly on the radar of fans. Many of whom, upon seeing his new look for Caught Stealing, probably cried in awe and wonder. To aid this fact, their reactions on social media should come in handy.
A versatile actor, Matt Smith has taken to physical transformations even before he was cast as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. In 2018’s Charlie Says, he grew a beard and adopted new mannerisms. Furthermore, for his roles in Morbius, Lost River, Doctor Who, and The Crown, he not only changed his looks but also his personality to do justice to the role, just like his current drastic change for the upcoming thriller.
House of the Dragon is available to stream on HBO Max.
