The last five years have proven particularly tricky for the film industry.
Despite these delays, there has been a consistent minting of new film stars.
Next, he is set to play Frankenstein’s monster oppositeOscar IsaacinGuillermo del Toro’sFrankensteinadaptation.
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After years of London and Irish stage work,Paul Mescalbecame everyone’s favorite sad boyfriend with 2020’sNormal People.
He followed up hisNormal Peoplerole with his first film performance oppositeOlivia ColmaninMaggieGyllenhaal’s directorial debut,The Lost Daughter.
In the years since, Pugh has effectivelybalanced big-budget blockbuster work with smaller, character-driven parts.
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In 2023, she was a part ofChristopher Nolan’s Best Picture-winningOppenheimer.
WithEuphoria, one of HBO’s biggest recent hits,Sweeney became a household name.
Sweeney has a slate of upcoming projects that include collaborations withRon HowardandDavid Michod.
!and theFOX dark comedy television seriesScream Queens.
Powell’s performance in the Netflix rom-comSet It Upshowed the early signs of his prowess as a romantic lead.
Powell’s lead performance in 2024’sTwisterscertified his status as both an action and a romantic leading man.
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With roles in Edgar Wright’s andJ.J.
Abrams' upcoming films,Powell’s A-list status remains secure.
For everyone else, Butler seemed to have popped up out of the blue.
Butler’s performance inBaz Luhrmann’s biopicearned him his first Academy Award nomination.
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