Movie Actors: Rising Stars (Men)

There are a whole bunch of young actors who have proven over past few years that they will have promising careers in the future. Every week I will post a list of certain kind of actors or actresses who will have promising careers / who have had a great career / who didn't live up to their potential / etc.. This week I'll post five male Rising Stars. Five actors under the age of 25 to make it big in the film industry. So memorize these names, because I'm sure they're all future Oscar winners. 

1. Kodi Smit-McPhee (21)

This Australian actor has made such interesting choices over the last couple of years. After a brilliant start of his career in thrillers like The Road (2009) and Let Me In (2010), he went on to play in a quality big budget film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014). Before appearing as Nightcrawler in X-men: Apocalypse (2016) he did the brilliant western Slow West (2015) with Michael Fassbender.

Best Performance yet: The Road (2009)

2. Jack O'Connell (25)

Jack O'Connell has some raw talent. In Starred Up (2013) he showed the world that despite his young age, he's more than capable of carrying a film. He's been garnering fame and respect with Unbroken (2014) and Money Monster (2016). Unfortunately, most of his films aren't great as a whole. But is's a matter of time before he can show his marvelous acting ability in a brilliant movie. 

Best Performance yet: Starred Up (2013)

3. Freddie Highmore (24)

It's a bold move, to take on a character like Norman Bates when you've played sweet young boys. Luckily for Freddie Highmore, he did make this decision. His image of child actor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and August Rush (2007) has been flushed down the toilet. The last few years, he's only played the serial killer in Bates Motel and to great success! 

 Best Performance yet: Bates Motel (2013 - 2017)

4. Ezra Miller (23)

The diversity of Miller's choices is impressive. From a coming-of-age film like Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), to a costume drama like Madame Bovary (2014). And from a comedy like Trainwreck (2015) to a superhero movie like The Flash (2018). And don't forget: He's going to be in Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them (2016)!

Best Performance yet: We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

5. Tye Sheridan (21)

The first three films of Tye Sheridan were The Tree of Life (2011), Mud (2012) and Joe (2013). It's an impressive start of an impressive career so far. He's done some serious drama films, but can also do comedy in Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) and Science Fiction like X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). 

Best Performance yet: Joe (2013)

Honorable mentions of actors just over 25: Taron Egerton (26 - Kingman: The Secret Servive), Emory Cohen (26 - Brooklyn) and Nicholas Hoult (26 - About a Boy).