Aaron Taylor-Johnson Looks Totally Unrecognizable In These New Photos — And Fans Can’t Decide If He Resembles Timothée Chalamet, Jeremy Allen White, Or Even Willy Wonka

You already know Aaron Taylor-Johnson. And if you’ve watched him in films like Bullet Train, 28 Years Later, and Kraven the Hunter, chances are you picture him looking something like this:

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Or maybe — like me — you first noticed him in Kick-Ass and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, and that’s still the version you think of:

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And of course, we can’t skip over his blonde Anna Karenina phase. Naturally.

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But whatever image you currently have of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, get ready to throw it out — because his latest appearance is changing everything…

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Last night, Aaron showed up at the London premiere of his new movie Fuze, and his fresh, clean look has everyone on X talking.

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To begin with, some people weren’t even convinced it was him (but yes, it is).

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Others wondered whether he’s had work done or lost weight. One person suggested the drastic change might simply be because it’s been a while since we’ve seen him clean-shaven at an event.

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For comparison, here he was just a month ago, still rocking his usual beard.

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People online are now comparing him to everyone from Timothée Chalamet to Jeremy Allen White.

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Someone even joked that he looks like “Jake Gyllenhaal wearing an Aaron Taylor-Johnson skinsuit,” which honestly makes zero sense but is still hilarious.

Person in a formal double-breasted suit, standing on a red carpet at an event with a sleek, polished look
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