{"id":1130210,"date":"2026-08-04T17:10:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1130210\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:10:59","slug":"young-hollywood-impact-report-2026-inde-navarrette-connor-storrie-and-more-rising-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1130210\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Hollywood Impact Report 2026: Inde Navarrette, Connor Storrie and More Rising Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe emerging talents on Variety\u2019s Power of Young Hollywood Impact Report represent not just the present, but the future of entertainment. These actors, musicians, athletes and content creators are all between the ages of 18-28 and have had breakout years thanks to a special mixture of skill and luck. \u201cI truly believe in the power of timing,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/obsession-inde-navarrette-marvel-x-men-meeting-mystique-1236825158\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Inde Navarrette<\/a>, star of the smash indie horror hit <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/box-office\/obsession-box-office-breakout-hit-horror-1236757946\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cObsession,\u201d<\/a> tells Variety. \u201c\u2018Obsession\u2019 came out at a time when people were starting to believe my generation had lost its love for cinema. Now there\u2019s undeniable proof that younger generations will, in fact, go to the movies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tGrammy-nominated musician <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/music\/news\/gracie-abrams-scores-first-no-1-daughter-from-hell-1236821550\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gracie Abrams<\/a>, meanwhile, is looking forward to making her screen acting debut in the A24 film \u201cPlease,\u201d from \u201cBabygirl\u201d director Halina Reijn. \u201cMy next project scares the f out of me and that makes me know I\u2019m in the right place,\u201d Abrams shares. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly humbling and it\u2019s feeding my curiosity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tConnor Storrie and his co-star Hudson Williams may have been <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/tv\/columns\/heated-rivalry-actors-on-actors-1236762668\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">denied Emmy nominations<\/a> for their sexy smash series \u201cHeated Rivalry,\u201d since it\u2019s a Canadian production, but Storrie still managed to earn an Emmy nod for <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/tv\/news\/connor-storrie-snl-monologue-womens-men-olympic-hockey-1236675694\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hosting \u201cSaturday Night Live,\u201d<\/a> proving that dreams can come true. \u201cI have loved \u2018SNL\u2019 since I was little \u2014 the lore, the cast, the cult characters,\u201d he says. \u201cIt has been very formative for me, so to get to be a part of that felt like such a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pmc-fallback-list-items lrv-a-unstyle-list lrv-u-margin-t-2\">\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\t<strong>Avantika<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Avantika\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Avantika-Vandanapu.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAvantika has quickly become one of Hollywood\u2019s brightest rising stars. After breaking out in the musical adaptation of \u201cMean Girls\u201d and landing a leading role in \u201cPretty Lethal,\u201d she\u2019s now taking on her biggest projects yet, starring in Mindy Kaling\u2019s series \u201cNot Suitable for Work\u201d and alongside Sarah Paulson in Ryan Murphy\u2019s 13th season of \u201cAmerican Horror Story.\u201d But acting is only the beginning. Avantika is also writing her first feature film, a \u201990s-inspired romantic drama, and hopes to help shape the stories being told in Hollywood, saying, \u201cI want to do my part in creating projects that platform young brown voices.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tStephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Stephen-Kalyn-Mika-Abdalla.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tKalyn and Abdalla may not have been the lead couple in Prime Video\u2019s \u201cOff Campus,\u201d but they turned every single head. Abdalla made her debut at age 8 on \u201cBarney,\u201d but broke out seven years later in Netflix\u2019s \u201cProject MC \u00b2.\u201d After a few guest parts, Kalyn\u2019s first recurring role was in \u201cGen V\u201d in 2024. Now, he can\u2019t wait for \u201cOff Campus\u201d Season 2: \u201cThe story delves into profoundly transformative moments and deeply human experiences, asking its characters to navigate change, vulnerability and growth. I\u2019m excited by the opportunity to explore that emotional complexity and continue developing work that is both authentic and resonant.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tGracie Abrams<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Gracie Abrams\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gracie-Abrams_Julie-Greve-Emily-Leonard.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAbrams, the daughter of director J.J. Abrams, has become a star in her own right. Abrams opened for Taylor Swift on Swift\u2019s blockbuster \u201cEras Tour\u201d and was nominated for best new artist at the 2024 Grammys. Her third studio album in three years debuted on July 17, and she\u2019s not slowing down anytime soon. \u201cMy next project scares the f out of me and that makes me know I\u2019m in the right place,\u201d she says of her upcoming film debut in A24\u2019s \u201cPlease,\u201d from \u201cBabygirl\u201d director Halina Reijn. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly humbling and it\u2019s feeding my curiosity and I get the opportunity to learn from truly brilliant artists. I will be a sponge.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tIris Apatow<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Iris Apatow attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz\/FilmMagic)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Iris-Apatow_GettyImages-2267309914.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: FilmMagic\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tApatow began the year as the newest cast member of the buzzy Hulu drama series \u201cTell Me Lies,\u201d before toplining the ballerina action movie \u201cPretty Lethal.\u201d But her biggest project yet is set to arrive in November, as she has a key part in \u201cThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.\u201d While she first got a taste of showbiz from acting in her father Judd Apatow\u2019s movies as a child, she says her \u201cHunger Games\u201d role \u201cchallenged me artistically in the best way possible. I can\u2019t wait for people to see all the hard work that went into making that movie.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tElla Bright and Belmont Cameli<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli.\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ella-Bright-Belmont-Cameli.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBest known as Wellsy and Garrett in \u201cOff Campus,\u201d Bright and Cameli have been in the business for years. At 11, she made her West End debut in \u201cHarry Potter and the Cursed Child,\u201d while Cameli kicked off his acting career at 20 in \u201cEmpire.\u201d \u201cMy goal is to play in multiple arenas and genres and continue to diversify my body of work,\u201d he says. Bright, who just became the first celebrity ambassador of Rare Beauty, is looking for something new: \u201cI\u2019d love for the next project to feel like a natural progression of who I am as an actor, while exploring a side of myself creatively that people haven\u2019t seen.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tAd\u00e9la<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Ad\u00e9la at the World Premiere for Disney+'s &quot;Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special&quot; on March 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner\/Variety via Getty Images)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adela_GettyImages-2267631490.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFew emerging pop stars have had a more impressive rise than Ad\u00e9la. After first gaining attention as a contestant on \u201cThe Debut: Dream Academy,\u201d the Slovak singer forged her own path with a string of provocative, high-concept singles before releasing her debut EP, \u201cThe Provocateur.\u201d She has since signed with Capitol and Polydor Records, enlisted collaborators like Grimes and Dylan Brady, and landed Christina Aguilera for a cameo in her \u201cSexOnTheBeat\u201d video. This year, she graduated to arena stages as the opening act on Demi Lovato\u2019s tour while launching her next era with the singles \u201cKGB\u201d and \u201cRed Bottoms.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tCurry Barker<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Curry Barker\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Curry-Barker.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Sela Shiloni\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cObsession\u201d \u2014 a biting commentary on the social anxieties of the time \u2014 has become a seminal film for Gen Z. And Barker, the filmmaker behind the indie horror hit, is one of Hollywood\u2019s most sought-after new voices, earning praise from Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg, who recently singled out Barker\u2019s directing. \u201cI\u2019ve spent a lot of years learning from his work,\u201d Barker says, \u201cso to hear him acknowledge mine still doesn\u2019t feel real.\u201d With his newfound industry cred, Barker says he\u2019s \u201cgrateful to be in a place where I can keep creating as a director, actor and producer \u2014 and continue to sharpen my voice without sacrificing quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tAriana Biermann<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Ariana Bierman\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ariana-Biermann.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBiermann is reality TV royalty, as the daughter of notorious \u201cReal Housewives of Atlanta\u201d alum Kim Zolciak. But she\u2019s found fame on her own terms on Bravo\u2019s fresh new series \u201cNext Gen NYC,\u201d where she\u2019s become the breakout star thanks to her relatability, fashion sense, real talk in testimonials and sage advice to her friends. Up next? She\u2019s hoping to further her career through \u201ccontent creation, meaningful brand partnerships and future business ventures. Every new opportunity allows me to show different sides of who I am and continue building a career that\u2019s authentic and rooted in connecting with people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tMatthew Broome and Asha Banks<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Matthew Broome and Asha Banks\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Matthew-Broome-Asha-Banks.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe British actors brought the heat as the leads of the street racing romance movies \u201cMy Fault: London\u201d and \u201cYour Fault: London.\u201d The third and final chapter \u2014 \u201cOur Fault: London\u201d \u2014 has already been filmed. While it\u2019s been a whirlwind ride in the public eye, the two stars have each other to depend on. When reminiscing about the \u201cMy Fault: London\u201d premiere in 2025, Banks recalls, \u201cAfter the chaos and excitement of the day, it all sank in when the lights went down in the cinema and I was sat with Matt and the film began. I\u2019ll never forget that moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tMiles Caton<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Miles Caton\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Miles-Caton-credit-Jason-Chandler-Drew-Ingall.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Jason Chandler\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFew actors have delivered as strong a breakout performance as Caton did in Ryan Coogler\u2019s vampire saga \u201cSinners.\u201d Not only did he deliver a jaw-dropping musical performance during the iconic juke joint sequence, but Caton\u2019s sorrowful turn as Sammie \u2014 a pastor\u2019s son who desperately wants to break free and pursue the blues \u2014 is the heart of the film. Next up, Caton is looking to deliver his first EP, which he says will \u201cgive my growing supporters a look into who I am on a different level and in a way I haven\u2019t been able to showcase yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tPaige Bueckers<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Paige Bueckers\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paige-Bueckers-Gabby-Yuen.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFor WNBA superstar Bueckers, winning the 2025 NCAA women\u2019s basketball national championship with UConn was not only the \u201cpinch me\u201d moment she\u2019d imagined since stepping on campus, but also marked the beginning of an even bigger journey. Now, as the Dallas Wings\u2019 leader continues to evolve on and off the court, Bueckers is focused on something simple: \u201cTo get better every day and grow to be the best teammate and leader that I can be.\u201d Whether she\u2019s designing Nike sneakers or building a business rooted in creativity and authenticity, she\u2019s creating a legacy that extends far beyond basketball.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tMatt Cornett<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Matt Cornett Credit: Henry Wu\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Matt-Cornett-Photo-by-Henry-Wu-BELLOmag-Christy-Osler.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Henry Wu\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tStarring in Disney+\u2019s \u201cHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series\u201d was just the beginning for Cornett. These days, he\u2019s center stage in Prime Video\u2019s dreamy summer romance series \u201cEvery Year After.\u201d Based on the bestselling novel, Cornett stars as Sam Florek, a young doctor trying to navigate the sudden return of his first love, Persephone \u201cPercy\u201d Fraser (Sadie Soverall). And Cornett is just getting started. \u201cRight now, outside of prepping for Season 2 of \u2018Every Year After,\u2019 I\u2019m developing a film with my friend and producing partner, which is allowing me to explore a new side of myself both in front of and behind the camera,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tUp Next: Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mitchell-Robertson-Stuart-Campbell.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn HBO\u2019s \u201cHalf Man,\u201d Richard Gadd\u2019s follow-up to \u201cBaby Reindeer,\u201d Robertson and Campbell shine as young boys who became brothers \u2014 toxicity and all \u2014 when their mothers began dating in the \u201980s. \u201cI want to keep changing and shape-shifting but continue to stay curious, specific and grateful for all opportunities and experiences that come,\u201d says Campbell, who portrayed the younger version of Gadd\u2019s angry and confused Ruben. As for Robertson\u2019s next chapter, he shares, \u201cI hope it involves me having a lightsaber in my hand at some point.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tCORTIS<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"CORTIS\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cortis.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe latest K-pop sensation from BigHit Music, the label behind BTS, is this talented quintet comprised of five members \u2014 Juhoon, James, Martin, Seonghyeon and Keonho. Standing for \u201cColor Outside the Lines,\u201d CORTIS is a hip hop-influenced group with a pop-punk aesthetic whose first EP, \u201cColor Outside the Lines,\u201d dropped in September 2025. Bolstered by the singles \u201cWhat You Want\u201d and \u201cFashion,\u201d it debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, the second-highest charting position ever for a K-pop act\u2019s first album. \u201cWe want the next chapter to be about growing while staying true to who we are,\u201d CORTIS says. \u201cEven as our sound and style evolve, we hope people can still instantly recognize us as CORTIS.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tJaxson Dart<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Jaxson Dart attends the 15th Annual NFL Honors at Palace Of Fine Arts on February 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Michael Loccisano\/Getty Images)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jaxson-Dart_GettyImages-2260145022.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDart started his rookie campaign with the New York Giants as a backup quarterback to former Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson in 2025. After a 0-3 start, Wilson was benched and Dart became QB1. Dart\u2019s playing style has been described as high-contact, and the athlete from Utah is such a huge \u201cStar Wars\u201d fan that he\u2019s made it part of his pregame routine. He places eye black only under his right eye to look like Anakin Skywalker. May the Force be with Dart and the Giants in the fall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tCosta D\u2019Angelo<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Costa D'Angelo\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Costa-D_Angelo-Gina-Hoffman.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Gina Hoffman\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe Australian actor rose to fame this year in the final season of \u201cTell Me Lies,\u201d which he filmed after completing an upcoming \u201cEast of Eden\u201d adaptation. \u201cIt\u2019s just so insane to be a part of one of the most important pieces of literature in American history,\u201d he says of the John Steinbeck classic. \u201cI spent weeks training on horseback through the mountains \u2026 Even with its large scale, it somehow felt so personal.\u201d He\u2019s currently filming Season 2 of \u201cWe Were Liars,\u201d and eventually hopes to get back to his theater roots: \u201cIt was always the scariest, most exciting time for me \u2014 that moment before you go on.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tOlivia Dean<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Olivia Dean attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Olivia_Dean_GettyImages-2264259804.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWinning best new artist at this year\u2019s Grammy Awards wasn\u2019t much of a shock for an artist like Dean, the singer-songwriter who had been pushing toward that milestone since the release of her sophomore album, \u201cThe Art of Loving,\u201d in September 2025. Her singles \u2014 \u201cMan I Need\u201d and \u201cSo Easy (To Fall in Love)\u201d \u2014 became international hits, cracking the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. In April, she embarked on \u201cThe Art of Loving Live\u201d tour that yielded sold-out crowds at London\u2019s O2 Arena and Los Angeles\u2019 Crypto.com Arena, taking her from Europe and the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand, where she\u2019ll wrap the trek in October.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tYerin Ha<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Yerin Ha\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/yerin-ha_HS-MK-Crooke.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via MK Crooke\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHa dazzled \u201cBridgerton\u201d fans in the fourth season of the popular Netflix series as Sophie Baek, the whip-smart maid who won Benedict Bridgerton\u2019s (Luke Thompson) heart. Through Ha, audiences embraced Sophie, a determined young woman intent on achieving some semblance of happiness despite her  status. Stepping into Sophie\u2019s petticoats is only the beginning for the Australia-born actress. \u201cWe\u2019re currently filming Season 5 of \u2018Bridgerton,\u2019\u201d says Ha. \u201cI want the next chapter of my career to be doing more work that sparks dialogue and isn\u2019t afraid to look into the darker sides of the human experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tNicholas Duvernay<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Nicholas Duvernay attends the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre\/Oscars\/Getty Images for  Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nicholas-Duvernay_GettyImages-2241907067.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDuvernay first gained attention as Armando in the hit Netflix romance \u201cPurple Hearts.\u201d But a phone call from \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d creator Mike White offering him the role of Zion in Season 3 of the hit HBO anthology series changed everything. \u201cIt\u2019s the kind of moment every actor dreams of,\u201d Duvernay says. In September, he\u2019ll be seen in the Prime Video rom-com \u201cThe Love Hypothesis\u201d before leaping into action in the Keanu Reeves-led \u201cShiver.\u201d \u201cA lot of the characters I play, I sometimes feel like I\u2019m just watching Nicholas,\u201d Duvernay says. \u201cBut after seeing an assembly cut of \u2018Shiver,\u2019 I feel like it was the first time I really got to transform into someone else.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tAudrey Hobert<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Audrey Hobert\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AUDREY_Hobert_-1-3-Grace-Dubay.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Grace Dubay\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFew artists are building momentum quite like Hobert, whose songs keep going viral. After years of collaborating with longtime pal Gracie Abrams, Hobert has stepped into the spotlight with the breakout single \u201cSue Me\u201d and fan-favorite tracks like \u201cSilver Jubilee,\u201d gaining a devoted audience with her sharp songwriting, infectious hooks and wry sense of humor. As she wraps up her tour, she\u2019s already looking ahead to what\u2019s next. \u201cI\u2019m hoping to have a lot of fun and to work hard. \u2019Tis all one can do,\u201d she offers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tCooper Hoffman<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Cooper Hoffman at &quot;Poetic License&quot; Premiere during the SXSW Conference &amp; Festivals held at the ZACH Theater on March 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Diego Donamaria\/SXSW Conference &amp; Festivals via Getty Images)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cooper-Hoffman_GettyImages-2266648516.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via SXSW\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFollowing in the footsteps of his late father, Philip Seymour Hoffman, was never going to be easy. But his charming acting debut in \u201cLicorice Pizza,\u201d directed by his father\u2019s longtime collaborator Paul Thomas Anderson, proved that Hoffman could hold his own on screen. And Hoffman\u2019s recent leading roles in the Stephen King adaptation \u201cThe Long Walk\u201d and the erotic comedy \u201cI Want Your Sex,\u201d opposite Olivia Wilde, made it clear that Hoffman is a force to be reckoned with who we\u2019ll be watching for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tIShowSpeed<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"IShowSpeed\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ISHOWSPEED-PRESS-HEADSHOT-8.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via IShowSpeed\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDarren Watkins Jr. \u2014 better known to his 165 million followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube as IShowSpeed \u2014 has become one of the biggest streamers on the planet. After winning Streamer of the Year two years in a row, the creator plans to level up, on and off stream. \u201cI think livestreaming is the next frontier of entertainment all over the world,\u201d he says. Next comes an anime series from \u201cOne Piece\u201d showrunner Matt Owens, followed by two international tours. \u201cThey\u2019re unlike anything I\u2019ve ever done,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tChase Infiniti<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Chase Infiniti photographed at the Preserve LA in April, 2026 for Variety\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chase-Infinity_Emmy-EE260449-CMYK-FLAT.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Dan Doperalski\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter her breakthrough role as the female lead of Paul Thomas Anderson\u2019s Oscar-winning \u201cOne Battle After Another,\u201d it didn\u2019t take long for Infiniti to establish herself in the TV world, nabbing an Emmy nod for her work in \u201cThe Testaments.\u201d Next up, Infiniti will star alongside Gillian Anderson in the coming-of-age drama \u201cThe Julia Set,\u201d and is carefully eyeing her next move. \u201cI feel lucky to explore stories that showcase the beautiful and the terrifying parts about life and being human,\u201d the actress says, adding, \u201cI can\u2019t believe this is my career thus far.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tAnthony Ippolito<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Anthony Ippolito at the Amazon MGM Photocall during CinemaCon 2026, the official convention of Cinema United, at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gilbert Flores\/Variety via Getty Images)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Anthony-Ippolito_GettyImages-2270999464.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIppolito got his start as the son of Adam Sandler\u2019s character in \u201cPixels\u201d all the way back in 2015, before appearing in the Netflix series \u201cGrand Army\u201d and the streamer\u2019s romance film \u201cPurple Hearts.\u201d He also portrayed two of Hollywood\u2019s most recognizable faces: Al Pacino in the Paramount+ series \u201cThe Offer\u201d and now Sylvester Stallone in \u201cI Play Rocky,\u201d the upcoming behind-the-scenes story of how the Oscar-winning film \u201cRocky\u201d came to be. The awards-courting film will debut at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival before playing in theaters nationwide later this fall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tKatseye<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Katseye\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Katseye.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDespite the departure of member Manon Bannerman in February, Katseye has soldiered on as one of the premier girl groups in contemporary pop music. The quintet celebrated a pair of Grammy nominations with a performance during the ceremony, leading into a standout slot at Coachella in April. \u201cGrowing up, we watched so many iconic festival and award show performances that inspired us artistically, so the fact that we got to perform at those venues ourselves was such a pinch-me moment,\u201d says the group, whose doc \u201cKatseye: Wild Hearts\u201d is hitting theaters Aug. 12. The group\u2019s \u201cWild\u201d EP will be released ahead of a global tour this fall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tZara Larsson<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Zara Larsson&#13;Crredit: Charlotte Rutherford\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Zara-Larsson_CharlotteRutherford-Nina-Simon.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Charlotte Rutherford\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter grinding for nearly two decades, Larsson\u2019s life got lusher when her dance-pop single \u201cMidnight Sun\u201d netted her first Grammy nod. The Swedish superstar learned the news during her \u201cMidnight Sun\u201d arena tour. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to be recognized by my peers, and I was living my dream performing every night on a sold-out tour. Double yay!\u201d Larsson recently released the remix album \u201cGirls Trip,\u201d with a lineup including PinkPantheress, Shakira and fellow Swede Robyn, and is excited for the future: \u201cI\u2019ll go deeper into my philosophy of fun, the joy of living and everything that comes with that. I want to stay in a world that is colorful and uplifting in its core.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tAlysa Liu<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Alysa Liu\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alysa-Liu-Gabriela-Pelletier.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Gabriela Pelletier\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tLiu, with her bleach-striped hair and pierced tooth, charmed the world with her gold medal performance to PinkPantheress at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But the Team USA figure skater calls Nationals 2025, where she performed to Laufey\u2019s \u201cPromise,\u201d the biggest \u201cpinch me\u201d moment of her career. \u201cThe energy I felt in the arena was so strong, and I was brought to tears throughout the entire event,\u201d she says. Her unbridled joy at the Olympics felt like an act of defiance amid the high-pressure competition \u2014 and proof that you can win two gold medals while still having fun. What\u2019s next? \u201cStaying healthy and enjoying my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tUp Next: Stella Lefty<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Stella Lefty\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Stella-Lefty.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIf you\u2019ve been scrolling TikTok lately, chances are you\u2019ve already come across Lefty\u2019s \u201cBoston.\u201d The singer-songwriter turned a viral snippet into one of the year\u2019s breakout hits, winning over millions with her catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. But \u201cBoston\u201d was only the beginning. From fan-favorite tracks like \u201cThinking \u2019Bout You\u201d to her latest viral release \u201cI Know I Know,\u201d Lefty has built a loyal online following that can\u2019t get enough of her blend of country, indie-folk and pop. Between sold-out shows, festival appearances and a debut album in the works, Lefty has fast become one of music\u2019s most exciting new voices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tUp Next: Catherine Laga\u2019aia<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Moana- (Pictured): Catherine Laga'aia Photo by Ramona Rosales. \u00a9 2026 Ramona Rosales. All Rights Reserved.\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Catherine-Lagaaia-Headshot-for-MOANA-PRESS-PC_-Ramona-Rosales-Summer-Butler.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Ramona Rosales\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tLanding the role of Disney\u2019s live-action Moana was surreal, but Laga\u2019aia says the biggest \u201cpinch me\u201d moments came when meeting people who have been inspired by the Polynesian wayfinder, just like she\u2019d been as a kid. \u201cThat\u2019s when it feels like it\u2019s not just my experience anymore \u2014 it\u2019s something that belongs to so many people, and that\u2019s really special,\u201d Laga\u2019aia says. \u201cMoana\u201d is the Australian\u2019s first major movie role \u2014 one that she beat out 30,000 people for, including two of her sisters \u2014 and Laga\u2019aia\u2019s \u201cexcited to keep challenging myself, trying new things and taking on roles that teach me something along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tUp Next: Angelina LookingGlass<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Angelina Lookingglass&#13;Credit: Arielle Lewis\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Angelina-Lookingglass.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Arielle Lewis\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWhen \u201cThe Rivals of Amziah King\u201d hits theaters Aug. 14, audiences will be introduced to LookingGlass, who makes her memorable film debut as Kateri, the estranged foster daughter to Amziah King (Matthew McConaughey). \u201cI\u2019d love to dive into more stories that leave me feeling fulfilled \u2014 like how I felt on that project,\u201d she says, noting that her dream directors include Robert Eggers and Guillermo del Toro. As she reflects on filming the ambitious crime thriller, LookingGlass says her most unforgettable moment was \u201cgetting to work with real bees and co-leading a movie with [McConaughey].\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tUp Next: Lexi Minetree<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Lexi Minetree at Prime Video's &quot;Elle&quot; UK premiere held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 30, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Zak Hussein\/Variety via Getty Images)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Lexi-Minetree_GettyImages-2283500898.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWhat did Minetree do to stand out from the 3,000 other young women who auditioned to play Elle Woods in the \u201cLegally Blonde\u201d prequel series \u201cElle?\u201d Deliver a pitch-perfect re-creation of the plucky coed\u2019s iconic Harvard admissions video. That was all Reese Witherspoon needed to see to know they\u2019d found their girl. And audiences agreed: Amazon reports that \u201cElle\u201d \u2014 which follows Woods in high school as she goes from L.A. It Girl to Seattle outcast \u2014 was the most-viewed show on Prime Video in its first week of release. Stay tuned for more as filming on Season 2 is already complete.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tInde Navarrette<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Inde Navarrette\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Inde-Navarrette-EmilySandifer-Denisse-Montfort.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Emily Sandifer\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNavarrette isn\u2019t exactly new to Hollywood, but her breakout turn as Nikki in \u201cObsession\u201d proved that landing the right role at the right moment is all it takes to launch an actor into stardom. \u201cI truly believe in the power of timing,\u201d she says. \u201c\u2018Obsession\u2019 came out at a time when people were starting to believe my generation had lost its love for cinema. Now there\u2019s undeniable proof that younger generations will, in fact, go to the movies.\u201d Navarrette is circling several leading roles in franchises, and whatever comes next, she\u2019s \u201cexcited for the challenge of trying my hand at becoming a chameleon.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tKane Parsons<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Kane Parsons&#13;Credit: Sela Shiloni\/Courtesy of A24\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kane-Parsons.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Sela Shiloni\/Courtesy of A24\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThese days, film directors can be the primary drivers of getting butts in seats. There\u2019s Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve \u2014 and now, making the leap from YouTube, Parsons. With horror hit \u201cBackrooms,\u201d Parsons is A24\u2019s highest-grossing director of all time. Exuding a calm confidence well beyond his 21 years, Parsons has captured the attention of every major studio, where execs see him as a filmmaker uniquely positioned to connect with Gen Z audiences. Hinting at his future, Parsons teases, \u201cMy intention is to continuously focus on delivering original projects which tap into regions of the modern (and ancient) psyche that I feel are underexplored.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tMichols Pe\u00f1a<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Michols Pena\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Michols-Pena-Daniella-Datnow.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Daniella Datnow\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter starring in the GLAAD Award-winning Bravo series \u201cSouthern Hospitality,\u201d Pe\u00f1a is ready to continue telling his story and being out and proud. \u201cSharing my story on reality TV wasn\u2019t easy, and there were definitely moments of uncertainty, but seeing how it resonated with so many people made it all worthwhile,\u201d he says. \u201cThat [GLAAD] recognition meant so much because it represented something bigger than me and it showed the impact that authentic representation can have.\u201d Outside of reality TV, Pe\u00f1a is a successful model, describing it as a \u201ccreative outlet to continue\u201d expressing and challenging himself.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tLouis Partridge<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Louis Partridge\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Louis-Partridge.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWhen rumors swirled earlier this year that Partridge was auditioning to play James Bond, the main objection was that he was simply too young. But it\u2019s hard to question the 23-year-old\u2019s other credentials since breaking out as Millie Bobby Brown\u2019s aristocratic love interest in \u201cEnola Holmes,\u201d or the Brit\u2019s dashing looks (he\u2019s now an ambassador for Prada), or his celebrity (a relationship with Olivia Rodrigo will see to that). After roles in Noah Baumbach\u2019s \u201cJay Kelly\u201d and Steven Knight\u2019s miniseries \u201cHouse of Guinness,\u201d Partridge\u2019s profile will be bolstered by Netflix\u2019s all-star \u201cPride and Prejudice,\u201d playing notorious knave George Wickham. \u201cAfter that I\u2019m hoping to explore some new, interesting parts,\u201d he says. \u201cI also want to surprise myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tRob Rausch<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"THE TRAITORS -- &quot;Cut the Head off the Snake&quot; Episode 404 -- Pictured: (l-r) -- (Photo by: Euan Cherry\/PEACOCK)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rob-Rausch-Jenna-Wolf.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Euan Cherry\/Peacock\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSnake wrangler Rausch made his TV debut in Season 6 of \u201cLove Island USA.\u201d Although his character divided viewers, he certainly made for great television. A year later, he joined Peacock\u2019s \u201cThe Traitors\u201d alongside fellow villa alum Maura Higgins and hoodwinked his way to victory. As for what comes next, Rausch is branching out from reality TV. \u201cI\u2019m excited to start creating more of my own content and show people more of my actual life from my point of view,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s something different for me, but I\u2019m excited to try it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tAngel Reese<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Angel Reese\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Angel_Reese.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWNBA All-Star Reese first made national headlines at LSU, leading a squad that went on to win the 2023 NCAA women\u2019s basketball national championship (a first for the school). Since then, she\u2019s made headlines off the court, attending the Met Gala and walking in the Victoria\u2019s Secret fashion show. She\u2019s even got her own Barbie. Reese, who\u2019s currently playing on the Atlanta Dream, is set to appear in the second season of \u201cThe Hunting Wives,\u201d and says, \u201cI\u2019m excited to continue acting \u2014 being part of the next season of \u2018Hunting Wives\u2019 has been such a fun challenge for me, stepping into a completely different lane and showing people there\u2019s more to me than basketball.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tMichelle Randolph<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"US actress Michelle Randolph attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON \/ AFP)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Michelle-Randolph.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via AFP\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRandolph had her \u201cpinch me\u201d moment while playing Elizabeth Strafford on Taylor Sheridan\u2019s Paramount+ series \u201c1923\u201d: \u201cA day on set when the three chairs in cast holding were labeled \u2018Harrison Ford,\u2019 \u2018Helen Mirren\u2019 and \u2018Michelle Randolph.\u2019 Yes, I have a framed photograph of that.\u201d The star of \u201cScream 7\u201d and \u201cLandman\u201d has a lot on her plate. She just began filming the sci-fi movie \u201cHomewrecker\u201d opposite Allison Williams and will soon start on Season 3 of \u201cLandman,\u201d as Ainsley Norris. \u201cAinsley has become a little piece of my heart, and it\u2019s genuinely the most fun I\u2019ve ever had at work,\u201d she says. \u201cI almost hesitate to call it work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tConnor Storrie and Hudson Williams<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Connor-Storrie-Hudson-William.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWilliams and Storrie\u2019s rapid rise to superstardom has been one of Hollywood\u2019s most enthralling success stories in years. Since their breakout roles as Shane and Ilya in \u201cHeated Rivalry,\u201d the duo has become two of the industry\u2019s most sought-after names. Together, they presented at the Golden Globes, attended the Met Gala and carried the Olympic torch in Italy. They\u2019ve also become fashion darlings: Storrie is a Saint Laurent brand ambassador, while Williams is one of the faces of Balenciaga. Most recently, Storrie earned an Emmy nod for hosting \u201cSNL.\u201d \u201cI have loved \u2018SNL\u2019 since I was little \u2014 the lore, the cast, the cult characters,\u201d he says. \u201cIt has been very formative for me, so to get to be a part of that felt like such a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tJake Shane<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Jake Shane Credit: Carly Sharp\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jake-Shane-Therapuss_EditedSelects_CSharp-38.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Carly Sharp\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFew have had more of a whirlwind year than the \u201cinternet\u2019s best friend\u201d Shane. Since blowing up on TikTok during the pandemic, the comedian has carved out a path in Hollywood, with a guest role on \u201cHacks,\u201d a Broadway stint and a Hulu pilot order for a show inspired by his life \u2014 all while continuing to host his hit Netflix podcast \u201cTherapuss.\u201d He\u2019s made so many A-list friends that his Oscars after-party hosting gig became a star-studded hangout. For him, it\u2019s all about \u201clearning from the incredibly talented people around me\u201d and, of course, \u201cmaking my friends laugh along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tMalcolm Todd<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Malcolm Todd\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Malcolm-Todd.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tTodd has emerged as one of indie pop\u2019s fastest-rising stars, turning viral hits into a loyal fan base. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter first gained attention by sharing music online, where his unique blend of indie-pop and R&amp;B resonated with listeners. Following the release of his sophomore album, \u201cDo That Again,\u201d Todd has continued his rise with multiple songs that have exploded online and a sold-out fall tour. \u201cWhatever comes after that, I\u2019ll give it everything I have,\u201d Todd says.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tSienna Spiro<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Sienna Spiro&#13;Courtesy of Capitol Records\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SIENNA-SPIRO-press-image_photo-credit-Courtesy-of-Capitol-Records-lisa.diangelo@umusic.com_.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Capitol Records\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBritish singer-songwriter Spiro has spent the last year charting a path to becoming pop music\u2019s most promising balladeer. Following the release of her breakthrough hit \u201cDie on This Hill,\u201d Spiro began her year with a career-launching performance on \u201cThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\u201d ahead of a sold-out U.S. tour. All of this was pointing toward her debut album, \u201cVisitor,\u201d and global \u201cMy House\u201d world tour, which sold out almost instantly. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to tour and share the music live,\u201d she says, \u201cas that\u2019s how I intended for it to be heard.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tTrinity Tatum<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"LOVE ISLAND USA -- Episode 829 -- Pictured: Trinity Celeste Tatum -- (Photo by: Ben Symons\/Peacock)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trinity-Tatum_NUP_210651_08339.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Ben Symons\/Peacock\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tJust two months ago, Tatum was living a normal life in Virginia. Then, not only did she make her \u201cLove Island USA\u201d debut (immediately becoming a fan favorite), but also, alongside Bryce Alakai, won the season. Tatum coupled up with Bryce on day one, and the pair remained loyal to each other while amassing a devoted fan base back home. As she looks ahead, two words come to mind: philanthropy and fashion. \u201cI\u2019m excited to build a career that extends beyond entertainment,\u201d says Tatum. \u201cUltimately, I want my career to have lasting impact, both creatively and through the lives I\u2019m able to touch.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tGarrett Wareing<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Garrett Wareing\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GARRETT-WAREING-Garrett-Wareing.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter being in the business for more than a decade \u2014 he made his feature film debut at age 13 opposite Dustin Hoffman in the 2014 indie \u201cBoychoir\u201d \u2014 Wareing\u2019s big breaks came last year. He was among the ensemble cast in the Stephen King adaptation \u201cThe Long Walk,\u201d and plays dreamy cowboy Lucas Russell in Netflix\u2019s soapy Western \u201cRansom Canyon.\u201d Wareing\u2019s splashiest role to date was announced in July, playing a young Ed Warren in the horror prequel \u201cThe Conjuring: First Communion.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s a blessing to get to chase this dream,\u201d the Texas native says. \u201cI hope the next chapter looks like those that have come before it: A little elbow grease, a little luck and a whole lot of crafty.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tVictor Wembanyama<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Victor Wembanyama attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring\/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki\/WireImage)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Victor-Wembanyama_GettyImages-2283014792.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via WireImage\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWembanyama, also known as \u201cWemby\u201d or \u201cThe Alien,\u201d stands a whopping 7-foot-4, towering over opponents and blocking every basketball in his path. The French phenom was named the NBA\u2019s Rookie of the Year in 2024 and last year became the first unanimous choice for Defensive Player of the Year. But there was one thing that remained out of reach: His San Antonio Spurs lost the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks in five games. With Wemby\u2019s freakish talent, it surely won\u2019t be his first rodeo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tUp Next: Malina Weissman, Jordan Leftwich and Ora Duplass<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Malina Weissman, Jordan&#10;Leftwich and Ora Duplass.\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Malina-Weissman-Jordan-Leftwich-Ora-Duplass.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSoon to be known as Briar, Sasha and Ollie, Weissman, Leftwich and Duplass are set to lead Disney+\u2019s upcoming series \u201cCoven Academy,\u201d playing three witches in training. \u201cI think Briar really reflects the kinds of characters I\u2019m drawn to. She\u2019s a little messy, a little unpredictable and still figuring herself out,\u201d says Weissman, who has been acting since the age of 8. Best known as a model, Leftwich is excited to segue into acting. \u201cGoing into acting as a model is hard because not many people believe that it\u2019s possible to do both,\u201d she says. And Duplass, who made her feature debut in \u201cTheir Town\u201d this year, is excited to say \u201cyes\u201d to more: \u201cI really want to dip my toes into everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tHuh Yunjin<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Yunjin\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YUNJIN_LE-SSERAFIM-\uace0\uc740\ube44B_Eunbiy-KoHYB_\uae00\ub85c\ubc8c\uc544\ud2f0\uc2a4\ud2b8PR1\ud30c\ud2b8.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Yunjin\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tYunjin\u2019s journey to becoming a K-pop idol dates back to when she was just 16 \u2014 and today, she\u2019s not only one-fifth of the South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM, but a songwriter and creative force shaping its direction. She points to performing at the 2024 MTV VMAs pre-show as a career highlight and full-circle moment, since she\u2019d watched the telecast growing up \u2014 even before she could speak English. With a world tour ahead and new music under wraps, Yunjin reveals the group has been having internal conversations about identity and growth. As for what\u2019s next, she says one thing is certain: \u201cIt will stay true to who LE SSERAFIM is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tTrue Whitaker<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"True Whitaker\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/True-Whitaker-Rachel-Shelton-Hunt.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWhen Whitaker got the call that she\u2019d landed the role of Alani in Rachel Sennott\u2019s \u201cI Love LA,\u201d she knew everything was about to change. After an intense audition process, Whitaker felt an unusually deep connection to the character. \u201cI felt a closeness to Alani that I\u2019ve never felt before,\u201d she says. Now, the rising actor is eager to show off her range and bring new perspectives to the screen. Up next, she\u2019ll star in a sequel to \u201cSpring Breakers,\u201d hoping to inspire a new generation just as the original film inspired her.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tLamine Yamal<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 20: FC Barcelona Player, Lamine Yamal attends the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 at Cibeles Palace on April 20, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis\/Corbis via Getty Images)\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Lamine-Yamal_GettyImages-2272278794.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAt just 19, Yamal has already achieved what most soccer players spend entire careers chasing. The Barcelona winger became the youngest player to appear and score for Spain before helping his country win the 2024 European Championship at 17. He\u2019s since emerged as one of his club\u2019s most prolific stars, finishing the 2025-26 La Liga season with 15 goals and 11 assists and helping lead Spain to a 2026 World Cup victory over defending champions Argentina. Major deals with Adidas, Beats by Dre, Visa, Konami and American Eagle have cemented his status as one of the world\u2019s most marketable young athletes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<p>\tJoseph Zada<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-variety-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Joseph Zada\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Joseph-Zada.jpg\" data-lazy- data-lazy-\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Variety via Getty\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWith \u201cEast of Eden,\u201d Season 2 of \u201cWe Were Liars\u201d and the highly anticipated next \u201cHunger Games\u201d film coming out in the next 12 months, Zada has been busy. Acting since age 14, Zada\u2019s first main roles came with Australian drama \u201cInvisible Boys\u201d and Prime Video\u2019s \u201cWe Were Liars,\u201d both in 2025. \u201cI just want to work hard and do good work that people will appreciate and connect with,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019m trying to curate an identity as much as I\u2019m simply just trying to create. I want to challenge myself as an actor and explore myself through my art.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t\tRead More About:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"o-nav__list lrv-a-unstyle-list lrv-a-font-secondary-regular-s\" aria-labelledby=\"\">\n<li class=\"o-nav__list-item  lrv-u-margin-l-00 lrv-u-display-inline u-line-height-inherit-important\">\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-link a-content-ignore lrv-u-color-black u-color-medium-grey:hover lrv-a-font-secondary-regular-s u-vertical-align-top\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/connor-storrie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\tconnor storrie,<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"o-nav__list-item  lrv-u-margin-l-00 lrv-u-display-inline u-line-height-inherit-important\">\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-link a-content-ignore lrv-u-color-black u-color-medium-grey:hover lrv-a-font-secondary-regular-s u-vertical-align-top\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/curry-barker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/kane-parsons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\tKane Parsons,<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"o-nav__list-item  lrv-u-margin-l-00 lrv-u-display-inline u-line-height-inherit-important\">\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-link a-content-ignore lrv-u-color-black u-color-medium-grey:hover lrv-a-font-secondary-regular-s u-vertical-align-top\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/lamine-yamal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\tLamine Yamal,<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"o-nav__list-item  lrv-u-margin-l-00 lrv-u-display-inline u-line-height-inherit-important\">\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-link a-content-ignore lrv-u-color-black u-color-medium-grey:hover lrv-a-font-secondary-regular-s u-vertical-align-top\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/louis-partridge\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\tLouis Partridge,<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"o-nav__list-item  lrv-u-margin-l-00 lrv-u-display-inline u-line-height-inherit-important\">\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-link a-content-ignore lrv-u-color-black u-color-medium-grey:hover lrv-a-font-secondary-regular-s u-vertical-align-top\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/olivia-dean\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\tOlivia Dean,<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"o-nav__list-item  lrv-u-margin-l-00 lrv-u-display-inline u-line-height-inherit-important\">\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-link a-content-ignore lrv-u-color-black u-color-medium-grey:hover lrv-a-font-secondary-regular-s u-vertical-align-top\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/power-of-young-hollywood-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\tPower of Young Hollywood 2026,<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"o-nav__list-item  lrv-u-margin-l-00 lrv-u-display-inline u-line-height-inherit-important\">\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-link a-content-ignore lrv-u-color-black 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