Terrence Howard Doesn't Have a New Hairstyle — He Just Went Method with His “Fight Night” Character's Wig
A next-level wig helped the actor embody his character Cadillac Richie on the red carpet for the Peacock series' premiere
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Terrence Howard at the Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist premiere on Sept. 4Terrence Howard is the latest star to fully commit to method dressing.
Adding to a growing list of celebrities going deep into their roles by dressing up in concordance to their projects is the 55-year-old actor, who attended the New York City premiere of his new Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heistin a ‘70s look inspired by his character, Cadillac Richie.
Howard hit the carpet in a retro gray suit, a collared shirt with the top buttons left undone and tan suede boots.
The star of the outfit, however, was his hair.
Related: See the Best Photos from the Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist Premiere
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Terrence Howard at Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist premiereHoward's hairstyle, which was really just an auburn-dyed wig blown out to epic Farah Fawcett proportions, stole the spotlight as it really brought Howard’s onscreen persona to life. Full of bounce and volume, it also completely transformed the Oscar-nominee, who usually rocks a trimmed cut.
At the Sept. 4 premiere, PEOPLE got a closer look at the impressive hairpiece, which can be seen in detail — curtain bangs and all — in a video shared on Instagram.
Naturally, the Internet had some thoughts on Howard’s makeover. “What in the Farrah Fawcett flip is going on here???” one user commented while another added, “What is Terrance wearing on his head?” another wrote.
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Related: Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard Have Empire Reunion at Fight Night Premiere
While Howard’s hairdo was definitely the talk of the night, so was his Empire reunion with Taraji P. Henson, who also stars in Fight Night as Vivian Thomas. The two posed on the red carpet together as they entered their new era four years after the Fox series ended in 2020.
Henson also got into character with her own disco glam look that consisted of a daring minidress with an ultra-low neckline and statement shoulder pads.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist premieres Sept. 5 on Peacock.
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