'Suits' star Rick Hoffman shocks fans with Harvey Specter-inspired look

Rick Hoffman’s new look sparked comparisons with Suits fictional character Harvey Specter, played by Gabriel Macht.

The actor, best known for playing fiercely ambitious senior attorney Louis Litt in the popular Netflix series, looked unrecognisable in a new selfie.

Taking to Instagram last week, the 56-year-old debuted his dramatic transformation via a mirror selfie.

The snapshot captured his slimmer figure and a longer hairstyle, a stark switch from his signature shaved head.

The new hairstyle features thicker locks at the front and slicked-back sides. The selfie captured the actor donning a white checked shirt and gray pants as he stood in what appeared to be a trailer.

“Been a min,” the London Calling actor wrote over the image, adding in the caption, “#Circlingback.”

Hoffman's post has Suits fans talking that he resembles Harvey. One fans wrote in a state of shock, “Harvey??” followed by another mixing the fictional characters’ names, “Louis Specter.”

“Finally you became Harvey,” a third wrote. A fourth admirer added, “Harvey is going to be jealous of you !!”

Interestingly, Louis and Harvey shared one of the most compelling relationships in Suits. As colleagues and longtime rivals, Louis frequently envied Harvey's confidence, success, and popularity, which fueled many of their clashes over promotions, recognition, and status at the firm.

Despite the jealousy and constant competition, the two developed a deep mutual respect and loyalty over the years, ultimately proving they could rely on each other when it mattered most.