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Brie Larson Shaves Head for Empowering West End Debut

2/2/2025

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Brie Larson is set to captivate audiences with her West End debut in Sophocles's Elektra at London's Duke of York’s Theatre. In a bold move, she shaved her head for the role, embracing the character's fierce quest for vengeance. Larson calls the experience empowering, as the production runs from January 24 to April 12, 2024.

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Story summary

Brie Larson is set to captivate audiences with her West End debut in Sophocles's Elektra at London's Duke of York’s Theatre. In a bold move, she shaved her head for the role, embracing the character's fierce quest for vengeance. Larson calls the experience empowering, as the production runs from January 24 to April 12, 2024.