Pete Davidson Looks So Different With Blue Eyes, Long Dark Hair on Set

Davidson’s transformation into Pietra—a member of the Bonnano crime family who earned the nickname “Tommy Karate” due to his use of martial arts in fighting—was first teased last month, with the film’s director Justin Chon giving the first look at Davidson as the mobster in a dramatic black and white still.

“Petey’z all growns up now,” he wrote on Instagram July 23. “Here’s Pete Davidson as mobster Tommy Karate. Was a long journey to get here but excited for everyone to see how talented he is.”

In the shot, which featured Davidson’s side profile, the actor’s trademark grin is nowhere to be seen. Davidson—who donned a black suit jacket—looked to the side, sporting a grim expression, while his hair featured a brushed-back style.

And while the comedian starring in a serious role may be surprising to some, Tommy Karate has been a passion project for Davidson—who serves producer and co-writer on the film—for years.

“Tommy Karate is the greatest mob story never told,” he told Deadline in March. “I’ve been working on this for over three years, and I’m beyond thrilled that it’s finally in motion.”

And for Davidson, the project is a “dream job.”

“We have a great team behind this one,” he shared, “and I can’t wait for people to see what we’ve come up with.”

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