What’s popular in entertainment is always changing, with new shows and viral videos constantly grabbing our attention. This week, the most talked-about actors include both established stars who’ve won awards and up-and-coming performers from popular streaming series. With exciting finales and sequels in the works, many actors are seeing a surge in interest. These performers reflect what’s happening in the entertainment world right now, thanks to their varied work and what they have coming up.
Oona Chaplin
Oona Chaplin is well-known for playing Talisa Maegyr in the popular show ‘Game of Thrones’. She’s joining the cast of the new ‘Avatar’ movie, ‘Fire and Ash’, which will be released in 2025. She’s appeared in various projects, including ‘Black Mirror’ and the historical drama ‘Taboo’. As the granddaughter of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, she comes from a famous acting family.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is a celebrated actor and producer who has won an Academy Award. He’s famous for working with some of Hollywood’s best directors, and is known for roles in films like the thrilling ‘Inception,’ which delves into the world of dreams. Throughout his career, DiCaprio has earned praise for performances in movies such as ‘The Revenant’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street.’ He’s consistently a popular and successful actor, and also dedicates his time to raising awareness about environmental issues around the world.
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney first gained recognition for her role as Cassie Howard in the hit show ‘Euphoria’. Since then, she’s become a producer, starting her own production company, Fifty-Fifty Films. Recently, she’s been seen in the romantic comedy ‘Anyone But You’ and the horror film ‘Immaculate’. With frequent appearances in fashion magazines and movie news, she remains a popular topic of conversation in the media.
Gaten Matarazzo
Gaten Matarazzo is famous for his role as the funny and clever Dustin Henderson on the popular show ‘Stranger Things’. He’s also a talented stage actor, having performed in Broadway hits like ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen’. Beyond acting, Gaten works as a producer and has done voice work for animated movies, including ‘My Father’s Dragon’. He’s currently getting ready to film the last season of ‘Stranger Things’.
Noah Schnapp
Noah Schnapp is best known for playing Will Byers on ‘Stranger Things,’ a key role that kicks off the show’s story. He’s also a voice actor, famously playing Charlie Brown in ‘The Peanuts Movie.’ Beyond acting, Schnapp has become an entrepreneur with his own eco-friendly snack company. More recently, he demonstrated his range as an actor by taking on more complex roles, like in the thriller ‘The Tutor.’
Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke became known for playing Robin Buckley in the third season of ‘Stranger Things’. She’s also appeared in the movies ‘Do Revenge’ and ‘Maestro’. Beyond acting, Hawke is a musician who has released several albums. As the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, she’s building her own successful career in both film and music.
Joe Keery
Joe Keery is an actor and musician best known for his role as Steve Harrington on the hit show ‘Stranger Things’. He’s also appeared in films like ‘Free Guy’ with Ryan Reynolds, where he played a video game developer. As a musician named Djo, Keery has gained popularity, especially with his viral single “End of Beginning.” More recently, he’s been featured in a major role on the fifth season of the anthology series ‘Fargo’.
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot is a famous French actress and singer who became a worldwide icon in the 1950s and 60s. She’s best known for her roles in films like ‘Contempt’ and ‘And God Created Woman’. Surprisingly, she left acting at the peak of her career to focus on protecting animals. Even today, her impact on fashion and movies is still talked about and admired.
Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard became well-known globally for playing Mike Wheeler in ‘Stranger Things’ and Richie Tozier in the movie ‘It’. He’s expanded his talents to include directing and writing, and recently directed his first full-length film, the comedy-horror ‘Hell of a Summer’. Beyond acting, Wolfhard is also a musician and starred in ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and its follow-up. His involvement in many different parts of the filmmaking process has made him a popular role model for young people in Hollywood.
Josh O’Connor
Josh O’Connor is an award-winning actor, best known for playing Prince Charles in the popular series ‘The Crown’, a role for which he won an Emmy. He recently appeared in the film ‘Challengers’, a drama centered around tennis, and will soon be seen in the mystery sequel ‘Wake Up Dead Man’. O’Connor also has a strong background in independent films like ‘God’s Own Country’ and ‘La Chimera’, and is highly sought after for challenging and significant roles.
Natalia Dyer
Natalia Dyer is well-known for her role as Nancy Wheeler in the popular series ‘Stranger Things’. She’s also been in films like the horror satire ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ and the coming-of-age story ‘Yes, God, Yes’. Dyer frequently chooses to work on smaller, independent films that delve into complicated characters and important social issues. Her work on ‘Stranger Things’ has earned her and her co-stars award nominations.
Nell Fisher
Nell Fisher is a promising young actress who gained attention for her powerful performance in the 2023 horror film ‘Evil Dead Rise’. She plays Kassie, a child facing a frightening supernatural threat inside an apartment building. Critics praised Fisher for bringing intense emotion and realism to her role. She’s quickly becoming a familiar face in horror and is one to watch in the entertainment world.
Sadie Sink
Sadie Sink joined ‘Stranger Things’ in its second season as Max Mayfield, eventually becoming a core member of the cast. She received critical acclaim for her leading role in Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well: The Short Film’. Sink also starred alongside Brendan Fraser in the psychological drama ‘The Whale’. Her upcoming projects continue to showcase her versatility across different genres and mediums.
Jamie Campbell Bower
As a big fan of fantasy and genre films, I’ve been following Jamie Campbell Bower for a while now. He’s one of those actors who pops up in a lot of the projects I love – I first noticed him in ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ and he was great as Caius in ‘The Twilight Saga’. But honestly, he really blew me away with his performance as Vecna in ‘Stranger Things’; that role was seriously chilling! Beyond acting, he’s also a musician, which is cool, and he’s done some interesting historical work like in ‘Anonymous’ too. He’s a really versatile performer.
Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown became famous for her role as Eleven in the hit show ‘Stranger Things’. She’s since become a producer and starred in the ‘Enola Holmes’ movies, playing Sherlock Holmes’s sister. Brown has also been in big films like ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’, and she’s expanded her talents to include creating her own beauty brand and writing novels.
Let us know in the comments which of these popular celebrities has recently stood out to you the most!
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