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Caught Stealing: Butler's 1998 Look in Gritty Gang Drama

5/2/2025

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Darren Aronofsky's highly anticipated film, *Caught Stealing*, hits theaters on August 29, starring Matt Smith and Bad Bunny alongside Austin Butler as Hank Thompson, a baseball player caught in the gritty world of New York gangs. Butler's character sports a stylishly unkempt bob, perfectly capturing the essence of 1998, with expert tips from stylist Richard Wynne-Ellis on how to nail the look.

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Story summary

Darren Aronofsky's highly anticipated film, *Caught Stealing*, hits theaters on August 29, starring Matt Smith and Bad Bunny alongside Austin Butler as Hank Thompson, a baseball player caught in the gritty world of New York gangs. Butler's character sports a stylishly unkempt bob, perfectly capturing the essence of 1998, with expert tips from stylist Richard Wynne-Ellis on how to nail the look.