Variety Magazine’s annual list of “10 Actors to Watch” is a prestigious recognition of emerging talent in the entertainment industry. This list highlights top young actors today who have shown exceptional promise and are ascertained for significant career breakthroughs.
The emphasis is on identifying the best new actors whose performances have garnered attention and who are expected to make a lasting impact on the industry. This selection process considers several key factors, such as rising stars, breakthroughs, diverse backgrounds, high-profile projects, and alums success.
10 Super Actors Variety honored on the “Watch Out For” List
- Nicholas Galitzine: Nicholas Galitzine currently stars in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ and ‘Bottoms.’ Also starring in upcoming projects, including ‘The Idea of You’ with Anne Hathaway and ‘Mary & George’ with Julianne Moore.
- Myha’la Herrold: Myha’la Herrold, known from HBO’s ‘Industry,’ will also appear in ‘Dumb Money’ in September. In December, she stars in ‘Leave the World Behind’ with Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali.
- Archie Madekwe: Archie Madekwe starred in ‘Gran Turismo’ and reunited with ‘Midsommar’ director Ari Aster in ‘Beau Is Afraid’. He’s set for an upcoming role in the film ‘Saltburn,’ showcasing his versatile acting career.
- Charles Melton: Charles Melton, known for his role in ‘Poker Face,’ plays a pivotal part in Todd Haynes’ film ‘May December alongside acclaimed stars Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, highlighting his rising career in Hollywood.
- Cara Jade Myers: Cara Jade Myers, known for ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Rutherford Falls,’ has a breakthrough role in Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ alongside DiCaprio, De Niro, and Gladstone.
- Alison Oliver: Alison Oliver, known for ‘Conversations With Friends’, makes her film debut in Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn.’ She also features in ‘The Order’, sharing the screen with Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. A promising career ahead.
- Aaron Pierre: Aaron Pierre, from ‘The Underground Railroad’ and ‘Brother,’ stars in ‘Foe’ with Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan, with upcoming roles in ‘Rebel Ridge,’ ‘Genius: MLK/X,’ and ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’
- Dominic Sessa: Carnegie Mellon School of Drama student Dominic Sessa makes his film debut in ‘The Holdovers’, directed by two-time Oscar winner Alexander Payne and starring alongside Paul Giamatti, marking a promising start in his acting career.
- Teyana Taylor: Renowned as a musical artist, Teyana Taylor garnered acclaim for her role in ‘A Thousand and One.’ She joins Benedict Cumberbatch and Alfre Woodard in ‘The Book of Clarence,’ showcasing her talent in film.
- Ji-young Yoo: Ji-young Yoo, a Tribeca Film Festival award winner for ‘Smoking Tigers,’ joins Amazon’s ‘Expats’ with Nicole Kidman and stars in ‘Freaky Tales’ alongside Pedro Pascal and Jay Ellis.
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The “10 Actors to Watch” list from Variety is an important showcase of the publication’s dedication to acknowledging and honoring the most talented up-and-coming actors in the entertainment industry.
This valuable resource is helpful for movie lovers and industry experts, providing insight into the future of cinema by highlighting the current crop of rising stars.