MediaZEALOT counts down the top ten performers under the age of 25.
It's Thursday so once again MediaZEALOT has another Top 10 list ready to go. This week we're counting down the top 10 working actors today under the age of 25. It's an interesting look at young stars in Hollywood and may speculate who'll be running the show in a decade or two. Sit back and enjoy.
10. Evan Rachel Wood - Age 20
Evan Rachel Wood started with TV at the age of seven but moved on to feature before the age of 10. The actress has started to make a name for herself in independent film and has a knack for choosing roles that are far from traditional. The actress has some great films on the horizon with Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler, a currently untitled Woody Allen project, and Charles Sturridge's Brontë. She's a raw talent that puts her character before her image and has the potential to go a long way in the future.
9. Scarlett Jonansson - Age 23
Scarlett Johansson has been part of the motion picture scene since the age of 10 but has really made a name for herself since her role in 2003's Lost in Translation. While many criticize the Johansson's talent she no doubtably has a knack for choosing great roles and has managed to become somewhat of a modern sex symbol. The New York-born actress will continue to remain in the limelight as long as she continues to choose excellent films to work on such as Frank Miller's upcoming The Spirit adaptation.
8. Jonah Hill - Age 24
Jonah Hill gained some attention for his minor role in Judd Apatow's The 40 Year Old Virgin but didn't make a big splash until his involvement in Knocked up and Superbad a year later. The California-born actor is an improv wizard and steals the show in practically every scene he's in. Jonah Hill will continue to be a player in the comedy scene for years to come.
7. Daniel Radcliffe - Age 18
Everybody knew Daniel Radcliffe was going to be huge as soon as he signed on to the first Harry Potter film. The young actor loves to perform and has a great future ahead of him. It'll be interesting to see if the Brit can make a name for himself outside of the Potter franchise but he seems confident in doing so. We'll see what happens to Daniel Radcliffe. He could be a top talent in Hollywood in the years to come or he may just fade off after Harry Potter's story ends.
6. Emily Blunt - Age 25
Emily Blunt sneaks onto this list as the oldest member of its cast. While technically not under the age of 25 she just had a birthday a few days ago so we'll let it slide. The London-born actress took off after the 2006 release of The Devil Wears Prada and has quickly become one of Hollywood's most talented young actresses. The Golden Globe-winning Blunt will be pushed even further into the spotlight in 2009 with the female lead in Joe Johnston's The Wolf Man remake. Keep your eyes on Emily Blunt as she's on pace to do some great things.
5. Michael Cera - Age 19
Another talented improv comedian on our list is Canadian-born Michael Cera. Cera has been a TV star since the age of 10 but didn't come into his own until 2003's Arrested Development. The comedian was pushed even further into the spotlight this past summer with a starring role in the Judd Apatow-produced Superbad and this winter in the Oscar-winning Juno. Cera has a bright future with Harold Ramis' The Year One currently filming and the Arrested Development movie just announced.
4. Emile Hirsch - Age 22
Emile Hirsch broke onto the movie scene in 2002 after a very spotty five-year TV career. The California-born actor is a double threat able to conquer both comedic roles and also those that demand a more dramatic approach. He recently starred in the Sean Penn directed Into the Wild and has a lead role in the upcoming Wachowski Speed Racer film due out this summer. Emile Hirsch has accomplished all this the while sneaking under the radar. He is not yet a family name and hasn't yet starred in any box office hits but I get the feeling he's got a talent that will push him and set him apart from the other actors in his generation.
3. Ellen Page - Age 21
Oscar-nominee Ellen Page has been thrust into public eye recently after the well-received independent film Juno. The Canadian actress is a threat all across the board as she's proven herself in a spectrum of genres and films. Whether it's the action packed X-Men 3, the twisted Hard Candy, or the reckless Trailer Park Boys Ellen Page has shown she can play the part. Unfortunately the 21 year old star won't hit the silver screen again until 2009 in the upcoming Drew Barrymore directed Whip It! as well as Sam Raimi's horror flick Drag Me to Hell. Page no doubtably has a plethora of scripts at her disposal after her Oscar nom and it'll be interesting to see where she'll go in the next two or three years.
2. Keira Knightley - Age 22
Keira Knightley is another Oscar nominated young actress on this week's top 10 list. The 22 year old Brit become an overnight sensation after her starring role in 2o02's Bend it Like Beckham. Since then Knightley has established herself in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as in critically acclaimed period pieces Pride & Prejudice and Atonement. She continues to grow as an actress by choosing untraditional roles but has managed to stay in the spotlight by stringing together quite a few box-office hits.
1. Shia LaBeouf - Age 21
Number one on our list is the always entertaining Shia LaBeouf. Shia's stock has been one the rise since his role in TV's Even Stevens and he has proven he can be a box-office pull at the young age of 21. LaBeouf is always a treat to watch and has a very strong sense of timing and a great comedic touch. He's shown the ability to create great chemistry with anyone he works with and has all the potential in the world right now. He's also done well with making great connections in the industry as he's currently best buds with Steven Spielberg and his cast of cronies. With a major role in the fourth Indiana Jones film due out this summer as well as Michael Bay's Transformers sequel well on its way it'll be hard to avoid this young leading male.
Well, that it's for this week's Top 10 list. What did you think? Disagree with my order or opinion? Post a comment and tell me where I went wrong. Check back next Thursday for another Top 10 list.
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