“Stranger Things” fans are taking a moment to grieve the tragic loss of Steve Harrington’s famed luscious locks.
Actor Joe Keery, who plays Harrington on the Netflix series, has traded his much-adored ’80s haircut for… a bowl cut. He debuted the drastic change of ’do at a Chanel event in Los Angeles on Thursday night, much to the despair of fans, who took to Twitter to provide each other with support during this trying time.
Some speculated that Keery may have cut his hair for a role while others suggested it was a clue about how the next season of “Stranger Things” might play out:
Dearly beloved,
We are gathered on this sad day to mourn the loss of a very special entity.
As some of you are aware, Joe Keery (aka Steve Harrington) cut his hair.
He went from this flowing mane of fabulousness… pic.twitter.com/yuji8LNnXV
— Jesse Custer RP (@UnholyPreacher) September 15, 2019
Let’s take a moment of silence to remember Joe Keery. He was an absolute shining star ultimate hair goals. He will forever remain in our hearts. RIP mullet man pic.twitter.com/ETzwx48BzM
— Broccoli Boy Returns (@katvaleska) September 13, 2019
joe keery is playing will byers next season
— shi🌻 IS ON A CRUISE (@darlingkeery) September 13, 2019
i think joe keery is in trouble and he cut his hair to send us a message
— cholie (@nicholeperris) September 16, 2019
Keery’s most recent role is the action-comedy “Free Guy,” alongside Ryan Reynolds and Taika Waititi. The film is due to premiere next July.
Netflix has yet to announce a fourth season of “Stranger Things,” however, producer Shawn Levy has confirmed work on new episodes is underway.