The Late Terrence Stamp Takes the Top Spot on This Week’s List of Most Popular Celebs
Curious who everyone is searching for right now. This weekly snapshot looks at who is surging in visibility across film and TV and which projects are putting them in front of audiences. It is a quick way to see the names casting directors are calling and the titles fans keep revisiting.
Below is a simple countdown that mirrors this week’s movement. Each entry highlights what the person is known for and where you may have seen their work, along with notable projects that shaped their careers and the roles they take on behind the camera.
15. David Corenswet
David Corenswet is an actor known for standout TV turns in series like ‘The Politician’ and ‘Hollywood’. He drew wide attention with feature work in ‘Pearl’ and has appeared in prestige limited series such as ‘We Own This City’.
He headlines ‘Superman’ for DC Studios under filmmaker James Gunn. Beyond leading roles he has writing and producing credits on select independent projects and continues to work across film and television.
14. Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving is an Australian actor whose breakout came with the horror thriller ‘Ready or Not’. She has built a versatile film slate that includes ‘The Babysitter’, ‘Guns Akimbo’, and ‘Scream VI’.
On television she has appeared in series such as ‘SMILF’ and ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’. She also holds producer credits on select projects and continues to balance studio films with character driven work.
13. Timothy Olyphant
Timothy Olyphant is widely recognized for leading the crime drama ‘Justified’. He is also a key figure in ensemble television with major roles in ‘Deadwood’, ‘The Mandalorian’, and ‘Santa Clarita Diet’.
His film work ranges from ‘Go’ and ‘Hitman’ to ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ and ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’. He has producing credits tied to his ongoing lawman role and remains active across film and television.
12. Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley earned acclaim with the limited series ‘Maid’ and earlier ensemble work in ‘The Leftovers’. On the film side she drew attention in ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ and has continued with projects like ‘Sanctuary’.
She works both in front of and behind the camera with producer credits on select titles. Additional credits include dance and choreography work that preceded her acting career and inform her on screen roles.
11. Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney is known for the HBO series ‘Euphoria’ and the anthology hit ‘The White Lotus’. She expanded her feature profile with ‘Anyone But You’ and the thriller ‘Reality’.
She runs the production banner Fifty-Fifty Films and produced the psychological horror ‘Immaculate’. Her recent filmography also includes franchise and superhero entries along with independent dramas.
10. Malin Åkerman
Malin Åkerman is a Swedish American actor known for playing Silk Spectre II in ‘Watchmen’. She has a steady television presence with roles in ‘Childrens Hospital’, ‘Billions’, and guest appearances across comedies and dramas.
Her film credits include ’27 Dresses’, ‘Couples Retreat’, and ‘Rock of Ages’. She holds producer credits on select independent films and has soundtrack credits connected to projects where she performs musically.
9. Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger began with the sketch troupe behind ‘The Whitest Kids U’Know’ and acted in the adventure comedy series ‘Wrecked’. He has appeared across TV and film while building a career as a filmmaker.
He wrote and directed the sleeper horror hit ‘Barbarian’. Cregger is developing further genre projects such as ‘Weapons’ while continuing to write, direct, and produce.
8. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one of the most recognized film actors in the world with star turns in ‘Top Gun’, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Jerry Maguire’, and ‘Rain Man’. He leads the long running ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise as Ethan Hunt.
As a producer he helped steer many of his films through Cruise/Wagner Productions. He is also known for performing high risk stunts in ‘Mission: Impossible’ and aviation sequences in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.
7. Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan earned an Academy Award nomination for ‘Twice in a Lifetime’. Other notable film roles include ‘Field of Dreams’ and ‘Streets of Fire’.
Her television work spans ‘Carnivale’, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, and numerous TV films and limited series. She also has credits as a producer and brings a music background to select soundtrack appearances.
6. Reina Hardesty
Reina Hardesty is known for television roles in ‘Brockmire’ and the tech crime drama ‘StartUp’. She appeared in the Arrowverse as Joss Jackam, also known as Weather Witch, on ‘The Flash’.
She is attached to the thriller series ‘Butterfly’. Hardesty also holds cinematography and editing credits on short form and independent projects, reflecting experience behind the camera.
5. Vanessa Kirby
Vanessa Kirby portrayed Princess Margaret on ‘The Crown’, a performance that earned major awards recognition. She has continued in high profile films, including action roles in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ series and the spinoff ‘Hobbs & Shaw’.
Her lead performance in ‘Pieces of a Woman’ brought widespread critical recognition and an Academy Award nomination. Recent work includes playing Empress Joséphine in ‘Napoleon’, and she has producing credits through her own banner.
4. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega leads the Netflix series ‘Wednesday’ as Wednesday Addams. She previously appeared in ‘You’ and has earlier credits in ‘Jane the Virgin’ and ‘Stuck in the Middle’.
Her film work includes ‘Scream’, ‘Scream VI’, ‘X’, and ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’. She also holds producer credits on select film projects in addition to her on screen roles.
3. Emma Myers
Emma Myers broke out as Enid Sinclair in ‘Wednesday’. She has appeared in family and comedy projects such as ‘Family Switch’ and continues to build a slate of young adult focused roles.
She stars in the series adaptation of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’. Myers is also part of the cast of the live action ‘Minecraft’ movie, expanding into major studio features.
2. Sydney Chandler
Sydney Chandler portrayed Chrissie Hynde in the limited series ‘Pistol’. She appeared in the psychological thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and has been building a feature résumé across dramas and genre projects.
Her work spans television and film with roles in limited series and studio features. Chandler also holds writing credits on short form projects and continues to collaborate with filmmakers on new material.
1. Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp is a British actor whose early career featured leading roles in films such as ‘Billy Budd’ and ‘The Collector’. He is widely known to modern audiences for ‘The Limey’ and for playing General Zod in ‘Superman’ and ‘Superman II’.
Stamp’s later credits include appearances in ‘Valkyrie’, ‘Wanted’, and ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’. In addition to acting he has published books and holds writing credits, with select work as a director and extensive stage and screen experience.
Share your thoughts on this week’s lineup in the comments and tell us who you are keeping an eye on next.
