New Young Hollywood Actors You Should Know About

Tia Wills
Tia Wills
Sep 3, 2018 · 2 min read

With the likes of Brad Pitt and Richard Gere hitting their 50s and 60s or even 70s, Hollywood seems to have fallen short of finding faces that can stir up the same storm as the above. However, it goes without saying that Hollywood is certainly one of the most sought after industries in the world, with at least a thousand applicants begging for their 15 minutes of fame.

So, there’s absolutely no doubt that there are a lot of talented young actors that are a part of the industry, even if they haven’t yet got the chance to be nominated for an Oscar. While Oscar nominees are a whole other story, here are some new Hollywood actors in their 20s that you should know of:

Douglas Booth, 26

The English actor first came into the eyes of the public when he performed as Boy George in Worried About the Boy in 2010. He has since continued to make movies and has starred in several BBC adaptations including Great Expectations in 2011, and Romeo & Juliet in 2013. The London born actor has a great fan following due to his great acting skills.

Josh Hutcherson, 25

The Kentucky born actor is one of the most renowned faces in Hollywood currently due to his long list of achievements. Having entered the industry in the year 2002 as a child actor, Hutcherson is most likely to be recognized by his movies from that time. However, Hutcherson gained the most of his fan following and recognition after he starred in the record-setting film series Hunger Games.

Freddie Highmore, 26

Freddie Highmore might not have been nominated for an Oscar, but his long list of work is certainly noteworthy. He deserves a special mention for his award winning acting skills in the drama-thriller show Bates Motel by A&E. Taking on the role of creepy Norman Bates, Highmore has definitely proved himself through his work time and time again, and is one of the best young actors in Hollywood.

Anthony Duluc, 25

The film actor reigning from Dominican Republic did not just step into the industry right away. Prior to embarking on the journey of becoming a part of the industry, Duluc starred in his first play “David and Lisa” where he played David and received local acclaim. After which he took part in intensive acting and on-camera technique training from BIH studios. The actor and producer is best known for A Husband’s Lethal Intentions, Donnie, and The Proposal.

Taron Egerton, 28

The Welsh actor and singer is certainly a heartthrob and his fan following is enough to prove that fact. The 28 year old definitely has a gift and there’s no doubt that he’ll be reaching high above in no time. He is best known for his amazing acting skills in the action comedy film Kingsman: The Secret Service, Testament of Youth and the sequel for the Kingsman called The Golden Circle.

Although this is just a fraction of the talented male actors present in the industry at currently, they are some of the best. Watch their movies before you reach a conclusion!

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