Russell Crowe shaves off his ‘Zeus’ beard after wrapping up filming for Thor: Love and Thunder… before bizarrely posting a photo of a bag of his removed facial hair
He’s just wrapped up filming as ‘Zeus’ for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder.
And on Tuesday, Russell Crowe celebrated by shaving off his lengthy beard and returning to a more clean-cut look, sharing his transformation with fans on Twitter.
In the photo, which is now his profile picture, the 57-year-old gazed at the camera while wearing glasses with his short facial hair on full display.
Going, going, gone! On Tuesday, Russell Crowe celebrated finish filming on Thor: Love and Thunder by shaving off his lengthy beard and returning to a more clean-cut look
He then jokingly shared and a picture of a plastic bag filled with the shaved-off greying locks, captioned: ‘What price the beard of Zeus?’
Fans were clearly a fan of the new look, with one writing: ‘Congrats – you just cut 10 years of your age, Russell dearest!’
‘I’m so glad my “old Russell” is back!’ another gushed, while a third added: ‘Wow what a difference, your blue eyes stand out very well now, it looks very good my friend!’
In April, Russell confirmed his role in the new Marvel movie alongside Byron Bay local Chris Hemsworth, 37.
He dropped the bombshell at during an interview on JOY Breakfast with The Murphys, explaining that he was due to complete his last day of filming.
Comedy gold: The 57-year-old then jokingly shared and a picture of a plastic bag filled with the shaved-off greying locks, captioned: ‘What price the beard of Zeus?’
Big hit: Fans were clearly a fan of the new look, with one writing: ‘Congrats – you just cut 10 years of your age, Russell dearest!’
Blockbuster: In April, Russell confirmed his role in the new Marvel movie. Pictured: Thor actor Chris Hemsworth
‘Now, I’m gonna get on my bicycle, I’m gonna ride up to Disney-Fox studios… and round about 9:15, I shall be Zeus in Thor 4,’ Russell said.
He added: ‘It’s my last day of Zeus-ing about.’
Variety reported in March that the Kiwi-Australian star was joining the new Thor installment in an ‘unspecified role.’
Several cameo roles have already been given to A-listers such as Matt Damon, Sam Neill and Melissa McCarthy.
Friends in high places: The Gladiator star recently spent time with Thor leading man Chris in Sydney
The Gladiator star recently spent time with Thor’s leading man Chris in Sydney.
Rusty invited the hunk and his wife Elsa Pataky to his private box at the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters game.
They were also joined by the likes of Isla Fisher, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman.
Connections: Russell is co-owner of the Rabbitohs NRL team, and recently invited Chris and Elsa to his private box at the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters game