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Award-winning actor displays dramatic new look as he sports shaved head and VERY muscular physique – but can YOU guess who it is?

Award-winning actor displays dramatic new look as he sports shaved head and VERY muscular physique – but can YOU guess who it is?

An award-winning actor made sure to show off his impressive physique as he was snapped filming for his latest movie in Sydney on Monday. 

The star was seen chilling out on the steps of his trailer as he sported a freshly shaved head in a dramatic new look. 

Soaking up the Aussie sun, the actor, who grew up in Wales, showcased his muscular torso as he went shirtless while wearing a pair of navy shorts. 

The star is best known for his breakout role in Kingsman: The Secret Service and its sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle. 

Yet his now stepping into another intense character marks a departure from his past performances in new Netflix thriller Apex. 

So did you guess who it is?  

Award-winning actor displayed a dramatic new look as he sported a freshly shaved head and VERY muscular physique - but can YOU guess who it is?

Award-winning actor displayed a dramatic new look as he sported a freshly shaved head and VERY muscular physique – but can YOU guess who it is?

That's right! It's Taron Egerton. The star, 35, is currently in Australia filming for his new Netflix thriller Apex

That’s right! It’s Taron Egerton. The star, 35, is currently in Australia filming for his new Netflix thriller Apex 

That’s right! It’s Taron Egerton. 

The Kingsman star, 35, is currently spending time down under as he works on the gripping new thriller directed by Baltasar Kormákur.

Starring alongside Hollywood star Charlize Theron, the film, penned by Jeremy Robbins, is being described as Free Solo meets Silence of the Lambs.

The story follows a rock climber who becomes the target of a terrifying hunt in the wild.

Taron was born in Birkenhead, England however his family relocated to Wales when he was 12 years old, before he went on to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated in 2012.

He broke into the entertainment industry the same year he graduated after appearing in several short films and the TV show Lewis before enjoying a breakout year in 2014, appearing in the movie Kingsman: The Secret Service to critical acclaim and also starring in the TV series The Smoke.

Egerton later appeared in the 2015 crime thriller Legend, the 2016 biopic Eddie the Eagle and the 2017 movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the sequel to the 2014 film.

He garnered huge attention for his role as Sir Elton John in the biopic Rocketman in 2019.

Taron ditched his brunette locks fans are so used to seeing on screen and on the red carpet at events (pictured at the SAG Awards in February 2023) The star was seen chilling out on the steps of his trailer as he sported a freshly shaved head in a dramatic new look

Taron ditched his brunette locks fans are so used to seeing on screen and on the red carpet at events (pictured L at the SAG Awards in February 2023) 

The star is best known for his breakout role in Kingsman: The Secret Service and its sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle

The star is best known for his breakout role in Kingsman: The Secret Service and its sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle

He appeared deep in thought as he took a break in between scenes

 He appeared deep in thought as he took a break in between scenes

Soaking up the Aussie sun, the actor, who grew up in Wales, showcased his muscular torso He went shirtless while wearing a pair of navy shorts

Soaking up the Aussie sun, the actor, who grew up in Wales, showcased his muscular torso as he went shirtless while wearing a pair of navy shorts 

Yet his now stepping into another intense character marks a departure from his past performances in new Netflix thriller Apex

Yet his now stepping into another intense character marks a departure from his past performances in new Netflix thriller Apex

Read More Taron Egerton and new Marvel star girlfriend Chloe Bennett enjoy romantic stroll in NYC article image

Taron received the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media for his work on its soundtrack after he performed his own vocals in the film. 

Last December Taron confirmed his relationship with stunning Marvel star Chloe Bennet after they stepped out together in New York City. 

Taron and Chloe had been secretly seeing each other for several months with the pair enjoying dates in the UK and US, claims The Sun.

The Welsh star reportedly joined celebrity dating app Raya after his split from is long-term girlfriend Emily Thomas in April 2022.

He deleted all traces of the ᴀssistant director from his Instagram profile at the time, with sources close to the star claiming their relationship became ‘strained’ due to their busy schedules. 

An insider has now said of his new relationship: ‘Taron has had a turbulent few years but things are much better with Chloe in the picture.

‘They met in the US and went on a string of dates here before deciding to take a trip to the UK together.

‘He showed her some of his favourite spots and they managed to fly under the radar, which was convenient because they’re both super-private people.

Taron garnered huge attention for his role as Sir Elton John in the biopic Rocketman in 2019

Taron garnered huge attention for his role as Sir Elton John in the biopic Rocketman in 2019

Taron was born in Birkenhead however his family relocated to Wales when he was 12 years old, before he went on to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated in 2012

Taron was born in Birkenhead however his family relocated to Wales when he was 12 years old, before he went on to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated in 2012

He was seen heading into his trailer

He was seen heading into his trailer 

Taron has been secretly dating the actress for several months with the pair enjoying dates in the UK and US

Last December Taron confirmed his relationship with stunning Marvel star Chloe Bennet after they stepped out together in New York City (Chloe pictured in October)  

The Welsh star reportedly joined celebrity dating app Raya after his split from is long-term girlfriend Emily Thomas in April 2022 (seen with Emily in 2020)

The Welsh star reportedly joined celebrity dating app Raya after his split from is long-term girlfriend Emily Thomas in April 2022 (seen with Emily in 2020)

‘They are busy and taking it slowly, but from what they’ve been telling friends, it is going really well.’

Taron previously split from his long-term girlfriend Emily after six years together in 2022. 

An insider told The Sun back in April 2022: ‘Taron and Emily have both been really busy for the past year and it put a lot of pressure on their relationship.

‘They have separated and it hasn’t been easy for either of them. He is taking some time for himself now but he is open to meeting someone else soon.

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