Matt Smith Looks Unrecognizable Rocking a Colorful Mohawk on Set Filming with Austin Butler in N.Y.C.

Mar. 15, 2025

Matt Smith and Austin Butler on Oct. 2, 2024.Photo:TheImageDirect.com

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Matt Smithis going from medieval Westeros to 1990s punk.

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the actor, 41, was seen rocking a multi-colored mohawk, black leather jacket, plaid pants and boots next to costarAustin Butleron the set of their movieCaught Stealingin New York City.

The actor appears to be playing a punk-inspired character in the upcomingDarren Aronofskymovie, whichThe Hollywood Reporterreported in March takes place in New York in the ’90s.

Butler, 33, struck a far more casual look than theHouse of the Dragonactor on set, wearing a blue button-down shirt and jeans. TheDune: Part Twoactor did appear to wear fake blood on his neck as he and Smith filmed scenes for the new movie.

Austin Butler and Matt Smith on Oct. 2, 2024.TheImageDirect.com

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Butler was first said to star in Aronofsky’s new movie back in March, as bothTHRandDeadlinereported at the time.Deadlinereportedin August that Smith joined the film’s cast, along withLiev Schreiber,Zoë Kravitz,Regina KingandBad Bunny.

Matt Smith on Oct. 2, 2024.TheImageDirect.com

The film marks Aronofsky’s first major release since 2022’sThe Whale, for whichBrendan Fraserwon anAcademy AwardforBest Actor. In 2023, Aronofsky also directed and cowrote a shorter movie titledPostcard from Earththat screened exclusively at The Sphere in Las Vegas, perRolling Stone.

Caught Stealingdoes not yet have a release date.

source: people.com