Sydney Sweeney Transforms for Ron Howard’s Eden Film

Sydney Sweeney has undergone a dramatic transformation for her role as Margret Wittmer in Ron Howard's upcoming survival thriller Eden, set in the 1920s Galápagos Islands. Departing from her signature blonde bombshell image, Sweeney appears with brunette hair, minimal makeup, and period-appropriate costumes, reflecting the harsh and tense environment faced by European settlers attempting to establish a community on Floreana Island. The film, based on true events, explores the settlers' struggle not only against the brutal climate but also escalating interpersonal conflict, betrayal, and violence that threaten their survival. Sweeney's character, Margret, was pregnant during the settlement and experiences harrowing challenges, including a dramatic birth scene amid dangerous surroundings. The cast also includes Jude Law, Ana de Armas, and Vanessa Kirby, with Eden highlighting the dark and tragic outcomes that befell the settlers. Sweeney has previously demonstrated her dedication to transformative roles, such as gaining significant weight for a biopic earlier in 2025.