Major US singer looks unrecognisable in first look images from new film set to premiere at Cannes Film Festival – but can YOU guess who it is?

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By AMELIA WYNNE FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 18:01 BST, 30 April 2025 | Updated: 18:02 BST, 30 April 2025

A major US singer looked unrecognisable in first look images from her new film role ahead of its premiere at Cannes Film Festival.

The star featured in one of three stills released on Wednesday from upcoming movie The Mastermind which will also star Josh O’Connor.

A synopsis reads: ‘In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor) an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist. 

‘When things go haywire, his life unravels.’

Also starring are John Magaro, Hope Davis, Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann, Amanda Plummer, Eli Gelb, Cole Doman, Javion Allen, Matthew Maher and Rhenzy Feliz. 

But can you guess who it is?

A major US singer looked unrecognisable in first look images from her new film role ahead of its premiere at Cannes Film Festival 

That’s right it’s Alana Haim from the band HAIM! She is starring in film The Mastermind.

As well as her work with the band alongside sisters, Este, Danielle, Alana has turned her hand to acting.

She made her acting debut when she starred in Licorice Pizza, a 2021 feature film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

Alana played Alana Kane in Licorice Pizza, an earnest 25-year-old who’s figuring out life and falls in love with a street-savvy young businessman Gary played by Cooper Hoffman.

The film was a family affair for Alana, as her parents, Mordechai and Donna Haim, played her parents in the movie, with her sisters playing themselves as well.

Alana and her co-star Cooper both took home Breakthrough Performance awards for their roles in the comedy at the the National Board of Review Awards in New York in 2022.

Paul was also awarded Best Director for his work on the film.

Meanwhile, Bradley appeared in his supporting role as film producer Jon Peters. 

The star featured in three stills released on Wednesday from upcoming movie The Mastermind which will also star Josh O’Connor (seen)

A synopsis reads: ‘In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor) an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist)

That’s right it’s Alana Haim from the band HAIM! She is starring in film The Mastermind

As well as her work with the band alongside sisters, Este, Danielle, Alana has turned her hand to acting. She made her acting debut when she starred in Licorice Pizza (seen)

And it’s a busy time for Alana as this week HAIM announced a massive tour of the UK’s biggest arenas (L-R: Danielle, Alana and Este)

And it’s a busy time for Alana as this week HAIM announced a massive tour of the UK’s biggest arenas. 

HAIM will play London, Manchester, Glasgow and more as part of their I Quit tour.

Danielle, Alana and Este Haim’s new album I Quit will be the group’s first studio full-length in five years. 

Their last work, 2020’s Women in Music Pt. III, was certified silver for UK sales and was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. 

I Quit will be released on June 20 2025. 

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Major US singer looks unrecognisable in first look images from new film set to premiere at Cannes Film Festival – but can YOU guess who it is?

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