The Best Teen Actors Right Now

There is a new wave of teen performers showing up in hit shows and movies across genres, stepping into major franchises, anchoring acclaimed indies, and taking on voice roles in animation. They are landing leads on streaming series, stealing scenes in prestige films, and stacking nominations from industry groups while juggling school and set life. Many already have franchise footprints or recurring roles that keep them in front of global audiences. Here are the teen actors whose recent credits and upcoming projects make them hard to miss right now.

Mckenna Grace

Mckenna Grace led franchise entries and prestige dramas while also writing and recording her own music. She starred in ‘Ghostbusters’ projects and delivered key turns in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Young Sheldon’. She headlined genre films like ‘The Bad Seed’ follow ups and has multiple features in post production. She also records original singles that have charted on streaming platforms.

Walker Scobell

Walker Scobell headlines ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ on Disney Plus as the title hero. He broke out playing a younger version of the lead in ‘The Adam Project’. He followed that with appearances in family adventure releases that built on his action comedy profile. Season renewals and tie in promotions keep him in front of a growing fan base.

Ever Anderson

Ever Anderson played young Natasha Romanoff in ‘Black Widow’ and took on Wendy Darling in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’. She appears in fashion campaigns that run alongside her studio work. She has additional genre features lined up with prominent directors. Her bilingual background and martial arts training add flexibility for action and fantasy roles.

Ariana Greenblatt

Ariana Greenblatt stood out as young Gamora in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and later appeared in ‘Barbie’. She co stars in the video game adaptation ‘Borderlands’ and anchored the sci fi thriller ’65’. Voice roles and motion capture sessions complement her live action work. She moves between blockbuster sets and festival premieres with ease.

Julia Butters

Julia Butters drew attention in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and later appeared in ‘The Fabelmans’. She has scene stealing parts in action and spy titles including ‘The Gray Man’. Casting announcements place her across both indie ensembles and large scale productions. She balances film commitments with guest roles on television.

Archie Yates

Archie Yates broke out with ‘Jojo Rabbit’ and then fronted the holiday comedy ‘Home Sweet Home Alone’. He voices the lead in ‘Wolfboy and the Everything Factory’. His mix of live action and voice work keeps him present across platforms for younger audiences. He continues to book family friendly projects with international distribution.

Iain Armitage

Iain Armitage stars as the young genius in ‘Young Sheldon’ and previously appeared in ‘Big Little Lies’. He lends his voice to animated features and specials tied to classic franchises. He participates in charity table reads and fan events that sustain visibility between seasons. His theater roots also show up in occasional stage appearances.

Lia McHugh

Lia McHugh portrayed Sprite in ‘Eternals’ and took part in the horror favorite ‘The Lodge’. She has continued with thrillers and festival bound dramas that highlight darker material. Her comic book profile supports global press tours and convention panels. Additional independent features round out a varied slate.

Madeleine McGraw

Madeleine McGraw earned strong notices for ‘The Black Phone’ and continues working in suspense and family titles. She voices characters in animation including roles connected to ‘Cars’. She appears in commercials and brand campaigns that align with her on screen work. Sibling collaborations occasionally bring extra attention to their projects.

Jacob Tremblay

Jacob Tremblay moved from breakout child roles to teen leads with ease. He headlined ‘Good Boys’ and voiced the title character in ‘Luca’. He also voiced Flounder in Disney’s live action ‘The Little Mermaid’. Recent parts include dramatic indies and animated features that record in parallel.

Roman Griffin Davis

Roman Griffin Davis became widely known with ‘Jojo Rabbit’ and then led the dark comedy ‘Silent Night’. He appears in European productions alongside English language titles. He often collaborates with filmmakers who favor satire and ensemble casts. Festival circuits help launch his releases to international audiences.

Alan Kim

Alan Kim won hearts in ‘Minari’ and followed with television guest roles. He booked voice sessions for animated series and features aimed at family viewers. Fashion partnerships and award season appearances keep him visible beyond screen time. He continues to audition for both comedic and heartfelt parts.

Lonnie Chavis

Lonnie Chavis grew up on ‘This Is Us’ as young Randall and led the adventure drama ‘The Water Man’. He works in both network television and streaming originals. He supports youth oriented charities and literacy campaigns. Film and limited series announcements point to a busy pipeline.

Christian Convery

Christian Convery headlines ‘Sweet Tooth’ as Gus on Netflix. He appeared in the ensemble creature comedy ‘Cocaine Bear’. Earlier credits include ‘The Tiger Rising’ and ‘Playing with Fire’. Press tours and behind the scenes features highlight his stunt and prosthetics experience.

Zachary Arthur

Zachary Arthur stars as Jake Wheeler in ‘Chucky’ on television. He previously appeared in ‘Transparent’ and a series of genre films. Ongoing seasons and franchise tie ins keep him active across horror conventions. He records podcast interviews and featurettes tied to the show’s releases.

Abby Ryder Fortson

Abby Ryder Fortson played Cassie Lang in the early ‘Ant Man’ films and led ‘Are You There God It’s Me Margaret’. She works across studio tentpoles and literary adaptations. She also records audiobooks and participates in author Q and A events. Recent projects include drama roles that build on her lead performance.

Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney portrayed Venus Williams in ‘King Richard’ and appeared in ‘Fences’ and ‘Hidden Figures’. She played Sasha Obama in ‘The First Lady’. Her nominations and award wins brought increased attention from major studios. She continues to land roles in biographical and issue driven stories.

Momona Tamada

Momona Tamada gained fans with ‘The Baby Sitters Club’ and returned for action comedy in ‘Secret Headquarters’. She portrayed young Lara Jean in the ‘To All the Boys’ series. She appears in genre projects for streaming platforms with strong teen followings. Dance and gymnastics experience support her stunt heavy scenes.

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voiced the title role in Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’. He starred in ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’. He plays the lead in the Canadian comedy ‘Son of a Critch’. Additional British features and short films round out his schedule.

Faithe Herman

Faithe Herman is known for ‘This Is Us’ as Annie Pearson and for Darla in the ‘Shazam’ films. She participates in superhero fan events and charity appearances. She books commercials and voiceover jobs between shoots. School commitments are balanced with a steady slate of auditions.

JD McCrary

JD McCrary voiced young Simba in ‘The Lion King’ and appears in music centered series. He releases singles and performs live while taking on film roles. His work spans recording studios and on camera sets. He collaborates with producers on soundtracks connected to his projects.

Izaac Wang

Izaac Wang voiced Boun in ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ and co starred in ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’. He has credits in family comedies and action adventure titles. Voice booths and live action sets keep his schedule varied. He continues to add animated films aimed at global audiences.

Brooklynn Prince

Brooklynn Prince broke out in ‘The Florida Project’ and led the investigative series ‘Home Before Dark’. She has voice roles in animated films and family features. Recent appearances include genre projects that expand her range. She continues to balance television leads with feature work.

Violet McGraw

Violet McGraw played young Yelena Belova in ‘Black Widow’ and starred in ‘M3GAN’. She has credits in ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ and multiple thrillers. She appears alongside her sister in select campaigns and events. Ongoing horror and family projects keep her in the spotlight.

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