Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years
Lucy Liu reveals a fresh new look with a lob haircut, associated with her lead role in the upcoming drama Rosemead. The actress showcases this shorter, side-parted style just above her collarbone in the film's trailer.
About the Film Rosemead
Rosemead premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and will be released in theaters on December 5. It tells the story of Irene (played by Liu) and her son Joe (Lawrence Shou), who face challenges after Joe's schizophrenia diagnosis.
- The film is inspired by a 2017 Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong titled
A dying mother's plan: Buy a gun. Kill her son.
- This role represents a new direction for Liu, moving away from her more lighthearted or action-oriented characters such as those in Ally McBeal, Watching the Detectives, and Why Women Kill.
Lucy Liu on the Script and Story
“As there was not a lot that was known about this family, the script had to be pieced together,” Liu explained to Variety. “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.”
Premiere Insights
At the Rosemead premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival, Liu shared more about her passion for this project and others like it in an interview with Parade.
Author's summary: Lucy Liu's new role in Rosemead marks a significant artistic shift, highlighted by both her shortest haircut in years and a deep, dramatic character exploration.