Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years
Lucy Liu has embraced a fresh look with a lob haircut, just in time for her leading role in the drama Rosemead. The Charlie's Angels alum showcases her new short, side-parted hairstyle that falls just above her collarbone in the film's trailer.
Rosemead premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and will be released in theaters on December 5. The story centers on Irene (played by Liu) and her son Joe (Lawrence Shou) as they navigate life after Joe’s schizophrenia diagnosis.
Film Background and Inspiration
The film draws from 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, known mostly for her lighter, action-driven characters in series 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 also shared her deep interest in this project and others like it during an interview with Parade.
Summary
Lucy Liu’s new lob haircut reflects her bold step into a dramatic role in Rosemead, a film exploring complex family struggles around mental illness and difficult choices.
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