Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years
Lucy Liu has embraced a new lob hairstyle as she stars in the upcoming drama Rosemead. The actress reveals a fresh short, side-parted cut just above her collarbone in the film's trailer.
About Rosemead
Rosemead premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and will be released in theaters on December 5. The film follows Irene (Liu) and her son Joe (Lawrence Shou) as they navigate life after Joe's schizophrenia diagnosis.
The story is inspired by 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 is a significant shift from Liu's usual lighthearted and action-driven characters seen in projects like Ally McBeal, Watching the Detectives, and Why Women Kill.
“As there was not a lot that was known about this family, the script had to be pieced together,” Liu told 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.”
At the Tribeca premiere, Liu shared more about her connection to the project and similar stories in an interview with Parade.
Author's Summary
Lucy Liu showcases a dramatic new look to match her challenging role in Rosemead, a film exploring the complexities of mental illness and family bonds.