Why has Downton Abbey actor Rob-James Collier shaved all of his hair off? 11 Jun 2013 15:22 Former Corrie actor who plays Thomas Barrow has lost his locks (MIRROR)

Only last month, Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery revealed that filming for the fourth series was “almost halfway” in the can.

So could co-star Rob-James Collier’s new close-cropped haircut reveal a dramatic development for underbutler Thomas Barrow’s character?

The 36-year-old former Corrie actor was in attendance for an 'Evening with Downton Abbey' in North Hollywood last night – with his severe new do raising questions what could happen to scheming below-stairs member of staff, should production still be ongoing.

Fellow castmates Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Phyllis Logan and Joanne Frogatt - as well as creator Julian Fellowes - were also on hand for the Q&A event.

It was reported last month that former model Rob was in the running to play the lead role for the BBC's remake of costume drama Poldark .



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