Ben Foster leaves 'X-Men' roots behind as he looks nearly unrecognizable in photos from set of new film

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Foster, known for his intense roles and dedication to character, has surprised fans with a dramatic new appearance on the set of an upcoming biopic about boxing icon Christy Martin, where he's starring alongside Sydney Sweeney.

The Emmy-nominated actor, famous for portraying Angel in 'X-Men: The Last Stand', was spotted looking almost unrecognizable in his latest role, complete with a clean-shaven face and blonde combover.

Ben Foster unveils striking new look on set of Christy Martin biopic

In newly released photos, by the Daily Mail, Foster, 43, was seen sporting a light blue polo, navy sweatpants, and white sneakers, departing sharply from his usual rugged look. This transformation has set social media abuzz as fans react to his latest commitment to the character.

While details of Foster’s character remain under wraps, the biopic focuses on Christy Martin’s trailblazing career in women's boxing. Known as "The Coal Miner’s Daughter," Martin rose to fame in the '90s, making waves with her grit and determination, and even gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated.

However, the film will also delve into the darker side of her personal life, which was marred by 20 years of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband and trainer, Jim Martin.

Christy's story took a horrific turn in 2010 when Jim attacked her, stabbing and shooting her. Though she survived, her journey of survival is at the heart of this powerful story, and Jim was later convicted of attempted second-degree murder and manslaughter.

Foster’s role, whether as a key figure in Christy’s life or another character, is sure to leave a lasting impact.

Outside of his film work, Ben Foster has led a quieter personal life, having been married to actress Laura Prepon since 2018.

Fans react to 'X-Men' star Ben Foster's new look on set

Ben Foster, widely recognized as Angel in 'X-Men: The Last Stand', has stunned fans with his latest transformation. 

"I would have never guessed that was Ben Foster!" one fan exclaimed, while another pointed out, "The comb-over hair style is frightening!"

Others weighed in on his costume transformation, with comments like, "Wow. Great reveal," while one fan couldn’t help but comment on his appearance, saying, "His eyes are too close together."

Another user wrote, "Actor looks different in costume…"

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