Kevin Smith shaves off his trademark beard

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The actor's new look is for a role in Yoga Hosers, an upcoming movie also starring Johnny Depp and Haley Joel Osment

Published: 10:21 EST, 28 October 2014 | Updated: 10:23 EST, 28 October 2014

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Kevin Smith has bewildered fans by shaving off his trademark beard for a new role.

The Jay and Silent Bob star, 44, posted before and after pictures on Facebook, showing just how much his new look transforms his entire appearance.

Fans took to the comments section to voice their shock, with one person writing: 'You look like an entirely different person and IT'S FREAKING ME OUT'.

Unrecongnizable: Kevin Smith, famous for his recurring role as Silent Bob, has bewildered fans by shaving off his trademark beard for a new role in upcoming movie Yoga Hosers

Uproar: Fans took to the comments section to voice their shock, with one person writing: 'You look like an entirely different person and IT'S FREAKING ME OUT'. Pictured: Kevin as Silent Bob in Clerks II

Another person joked about how young the clean-shaven look makes him appear, writing: 'Kevin Smith, someone has hijacked your page and is posting pictures of teenagers...'

The actor explained that he got rid of the beard for Yoga Hosers, an upcoming movie also starring Johnny Depp and Haley Joel Osment.

He shared a 'before' picture of the facial hair in all its glory, with the caption: 'This is my magic beard. Enjoy it now: tomorrow, I am going to shave it off for #YogaHosers !'

And the 'after' picture, in which he stares wide-eyed at the camera, bares the caption: 'Look at this goofy spaz. This is me, beardless, for the #YogaHosers green screen shoot. It's a Face-Brazilian!'

Iconic role: Kevin first launched into fame in 1994 with the release of Clerks, which he directed and acted in as Silent Bob. Pictured: Kevin and Jason Mewes as Jay in Clerks II

Two of a kind: The pair appeared in a number of other movies as the same characters, including 2001's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (pictured)

Kevin's recent weight loss undoubtedly contributes to his drastically different look.

Last week, the star revealed that he was down 20lbs thanks to giving up processed sugar. Feeling so good, I'm hiking the hills with my wiener out,' he joked in a Facebook post.

Kevin first launched into fame in 1994 with the release of Clerks, which he directed, produced and acted in as Silent Bob, a recurring character that appeared in a number of other films.

He also appeared in Mall Rats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, among others.