Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years
Lucy Liu has embraced a fresh look with her new lob haircut, showcased in the upcoming drama Rosemead. The Charlie’s Angels alum appears with a short, side-part style just above her collarbone in the film’s trailer.
About Rosemead
Rosemead premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and is set to release in theaters on December 5. The drama follows Irene (Liu) and her son Joe (Lawrence Shou) as they navigate life after Joe’s schizophrenia diagnosis. The story is based on a 2017 Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong titled “A dying mother's plan: Buy a gun. Kill her son.”
Lucy Liu’s Role and Perspective
This role marks a shift for Liu from her usual lighter, action-oriented characters seen in shows and films like Ally McBeal, Watching the Detectives, and Why Women Kill. Reflecting on the film’s script, Liu told Variety:
“As there was not a lot that was known about this family, the script had to be pieced together. In some ways, it’s a little bit of a thriller, because people know the final act and some of the details, and then the rest had to be kind of filled in, in order to understand the dynamic between Irene and her son.”
At the movie’s Tribeca premiere, Liu also discussed her interest in roles like this during an interview with Parade.
Summary
Author’s insight: Lucy Liu’s new look accompanies a challenging role that explores complex family dynamics and mental health, marking a notable evolution in her acting career.