Ben Affleck goes blonde for new movie

Batman," for example. But Affleck, who boasts an ass-to-neck Phoenix tattoo (opens in new tab), is now blonde. No, not a subtle honey blonde, nor a chunky highlighted blonde in the fashion of the 90s. He is platinum, bleach blonde.

Affleck's dubious transformation (open in new tab) is due to Ridley Scott's upcoming historical thriller "The Last Duel," in which he plays a 14th century man in medieval France. Never in history has there been a greater need for a Pinterest board titled "Blond Hair Inspo."

Affleck co-wrote the script for the film, which stars Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), Matt Damon and Adam Driver as feuding knights. The Oscar winner has yet to comment on this decision, but he lied about it (opens in new tab), then lied about lying, then admitted it in Ellen: ...... Be sure to look out for something like.

For those who look at the photo and say, "Who does that blonde guy look like!" For those of you who tilted your head, here's a handy list of people Marie Claire's staff compared him to:

The movie "The Last Duel" (opens in a new tab) will be released in select cities on Christmas Day. Christmas blessings.

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