Dec 11 2007First Look at Adult Leo in 'Body of Lies'

I have high hopes for Ridley Scott's newest, Body of Lies. Based on David Ignatius's novel, and scripted by The Departed writer William Monahan, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Roger Ferris, a former Iraq War journalist employed by the CIA to hunt down an Al Qaeda leader. In this first image, we're given the assurance that Leo has definitely thrown away the boyish image of his past. If The Departed was his Bar Mitzvah, this is whatever Jewish thing would come after that.

How can you tell?

Disconnected facial hair - Leo not only has a moderately pronounced beard, but a beard that is completely removed from the headhair, utterly devoid of sideburn. It is a newborn child composed of wiry hair, too powerful to continue living off the cheek's umbilical cord to the brain. This beard has its own thoughts and dreams. It would clearly never grow on a baby face.

Slicked-back hair - Nothing says "like Shia LaBeouf, or Dracula, I am now a full-fledged adult" like a thick wave of slicked-back hair. Bangs are for pussies.

A suit - Come on, would you dress a boy in a full suit? Only at his own funeral.

Furrowed brow - With age comes the weight of the world, and you can see it in Leo's forehead. "If only I could laugh again," says the brow, "but there's no way, with all this paperwork and background Americana."

Welcome to manhood, Leo!

First Look: Ridley Scott's Body of Lies [/Film]