Reynaldo Gianecchini leaves his hair gray and changes his image for a new film

Reynaldo Gianecchini surprised his followers with a radical image transformation: the 53-year-old Brazilian actor left behind the gray hair and beard that he had sported for several years and appeared with a brown tone to prepare for a new film role. The move, documented in a video with visagist Robson Souza, went viral between July 27 and 28, 2026 on Instagram and in media such as CNN Brasil, UOL Splash and VEJA.

«At the service of the character»

In the material spread by Robson Souza on Instagram and collected by CNN Brasil, Gianecchini explained that he is going to "start a film" and that he cannot reveal details so as not to spoil the production. "We have to change, be quite radical and remove this white, which is also very pretty, but now it's time to change," he said before dyeing, according to the transcript of the note by Extra Globo.

The interpreter added that white hair is his favorite and the one that has the most impact among fans, but he stressed the professional logic: "Like every good actor, we like to change and we are at the service of the character." After the process, he congratulated Souza: «It turned out very well, Robson. Very much as I thought. You are very good, congratulations," says VEJA.

Reaction in networks

The post racked up praise in Portuguese within hours. According to CNN Brasil, followers wrote phrases such as "rejuvenated by 20 years" or "better than facial harmonization." UOL Splash collects comments such as "even bald he would look handsome" or "he got younger by 30 easy years. Gianecchini did not reveal the film's title, director or cast; It only confirmed that the aesthetic responds to a specific character.

Who is Reynaldo Gianecchini

Born in Birigui (São Paulo) in 1972, Gianecchini rose to fame in Brazil with Rede Globo soap operas such as Por amor (1997), Rebelde Rio (1998) and Belíssima (2003). He also worked in film and theater and has alternated between streaming projects. In recent years he had adopted gray hair as part of his public image; This turn confirms his habit of modifying his appearance according to the script, something that the Brazilian press has highlighted when comparing the episode with previous transformations in his career.

In summary

What happened? Gianecchini dyed his hair and beard brown and left the look gray. Why? For a new movie character, without further information. Who did it? Visagist Robson Souza, in an Instagram video. When? Between July 27 and 28, 2026. Where to see it? In the reel of @robson_souza embedded above.