Noah Centineo, who captivated fans globally as Peter Kavinsky on Netflix’s To All The Boys franchise, has revealed an edgy new look that left fans speechless. The soft-spoken 29-year-old actor, famous for his boy-next-door look, has bulked up and taken on a rougher image for his next gig.
On Monday, Aug. 25, Noah posted a mirror selfie on Instagram, proudly showing off his ripped body—complete with chiseled abs, biceps, and expansive shoulders. His makeover didn’t end in the gym; he also had flowing, curly blonde hair and a tidy beard, adding a rugged touch. Standing inside a trailer in Sydney, he captioned the photo “Road Brawler,” which caused a frenzy online.
Celebrity Reactions Pour In
The post became viral in a matter of moments, eliciting responses from fans and celebrities. Actress Rachel Zegler cried out, “NOW HANG ON—” and Paris Hilton sent out a heart emoji. Actor Taylor John Smith simply responded with, “Bruh!” As for the fans, they inundated the comments with memes, GIFs, and shock, and one quipped, “Did I miss a chapter??”
Cast as Ken Masters in Street Fighter
Noah’s new appearance arrives as he gears up to play Ken Masters in the live-action film of Street Fighter, which has been directed by Kitao Sakurai. The movie is an ensemble cast with Andrew Koji playing Ryu, Jason Momoa playing Blanka, Roman Reigns playing Akuma, Vidyut Jammwal playing Dhalsim, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson playing Balrog. The film is expected to hit theaters in 2026.
Coming Next: Young Rambo
Outside of Street Fighter, Centineo is also going to star in a Rambo origin story, playing a younger Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character John Rambo. The movie, which is being directed by Jalmari Helander from a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, will follow the origins of the action hero icon who was first featured in David Morrell’s 1972 novel First Blood.