Glenn Close's Fiery New Look Debuts in The Hunger Games

Iconic Actress Unveils Shocking Transformation for Prequel Sequel

Academy Award-winning Glenn Close has sent shockwaves through Hollywood with a dramatic new hairstyle specifically for her upcoming role in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The legendary actress, best known for her signature silver pixie cut, has debuted a fiery red bob with blunt bangs—leaving fans completely unrecognizable in the film's newly released trailer.

Close stars as Drusilla Sickle, a menacing Capitol official in the prequel sequel to The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. In the trailer, her character is seen sporting a stark yellow military uniform, bright red lipstick, and a dramatic black crow hairpiece resting atop her vibrant new 'do. The transformation marks a stark departure from her recent red carpet appearances where she embraced her signature gray locks.

"I just think of character stuff as really fun," Close shared in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. "I'm doing The Hunger Games now and that's another amazing collaboration I'm having fun with."

The Evolution of a Villain

The 78-year-old Oscar nominee's bold new look is generating significant buzz as fans speculate about Drusilla Sickle's role in the film's narrative. Set decades before Katniss Everdeen's story, this installment explores Panem's darker political undercurrents. Close's character appears to be a high-ranking enforcer of the Capitol's oppressive regime, with the crow symbolizing ominous themes of control and surveillance.

While her crimson coif is likely a wig crafted specifically for the role, the blunt bob trend has been making waves among A-listers this year. Earlier in 2025, Chrissy Teigen stunned at the Grammy Awards with a similar style, and Kim Kardashian's mother Kris Jenner debuted her own take on the cut during the London premiere of Ryan Murphy's All's Fair, where Close also stars.

Bridging Two Iconic Franchises

This isn't Close's first foray into major franchises. Following her acclaimed turn in Murphy's legal drama All's Fair—which she describes as "a rollercoaster ride" that's "juicy" and "incredibly touching"—the actress has now joined the Hunger Games universe. She joins an ensemble cast including Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace, Elle Fanning, Whitney Peak, and Maya Hawke.

Close's commitment to immersive character transformation continues her legacy of transformative roles, from the terrifying Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction to the manipulative Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons. Her willingness to physically alter her appearance for each part remains a hallmark of her five-decade career.

As The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping prepares for its release, Close's latest metamorphosis has ignited fresh excitement for the franchise's next chapter. With production wrapping and promotional materials rolling out, fans are eager to see how the Oscar winner brings this Capitol antagonist to life through both performance and striking visual storytelling.