Emerging Stars: 10 Actors Headed For Breakthrough Success in 2024

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Despite winning an Emmy for portraying the now-King Charles III, O'Connor's film career has yet to soar. His anticipated breakthrough in 2023 with 'Challengers' was delayed to 2024 due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. When your film features Zendaya and her union restricts promotion, you hit pause. Now, Luca Guadagnino's tennis-centric film is poised for its big moment, and so is O'Connor.

Portraying "Betty Brant" in the Tom Holland 'Spider-Man' films propelled Rice into the realm of blockbusters, albeit in a tertiary role. However, in 2024, her trajectory is set to change. Rice takes center stage in the musical adaptation of 'Mean Girls'. While it's slated for a January release, often associated with 'Dumpuary' films, the enduring popularity of the original 'Mean Girls,' coupled with its successful transition into a musical, suggests Rice is poised for success. We predict she'll have the opportunity to shine in a hit movie!

Pierre's upcoming role as the voice of 'Mufasa' in a movie directed by Barry Jenkins is undeniably significant, especially considering his previous role as "Mid-Sized Sedan" in 'Old'. Additionally, he's set to portray 'Malcolm X' in an upcoming limited series, showcasing the breadth of his talent and the potential for a breakthrough in his career.

'Madame Web' appears destined for disappointment. Following the ironic success of 'Venom' and the ironic experience of 'Morbius,' expectations are low. The casting of Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney seems more like a ploy for attention than a guarantee of quality. O'Connor, set to portray "Spider-Girl," will also appear in 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' as "Lucky."

Similar to 'Madame Web,' 'Kraven the Hunter' doesn't appear poised to be a critical success. However, it's expected to draw a large audience, and Hechinger's portrayal of "Chameleon" adds to the intrigue. Additionally, he's also set to appear in 'Gladiator 2,' with the first film being a massive hit that won Best Picture.

Erskine made her mark as one of the leads and creators of 'PEN15,' a cult hit and critical darling on Hulu. However, her portrayal of a teenage girl as a grown woman may have left audiences wondering what she looks like in adult roles. Well, wonder no more—Erskine is set to co-star with Donald Glover in a TV adaptation of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith.' Here's hoping she's not playing a teenager in this one. That would indeed feel pretty weird.

With 'Gladiator 2' on the horizon, it's a case of predicting that a known actor is on the brink of becoming one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Mescal garnered an Oscar nomination for 'Aftersun,' although the film didn't achieve widespread viewership. However, his role in 'Gladiator 2' is expected to garner significant attention, potentially propelling him to the level of stardom achieved by Russell Crowe with the original 'Gladiator.' If successful, Mescal could indeed emerge as a full-fledged movie star.

While we recently witnessed Spaeny portraying Priscilla Presley, a role in a Sofia Coppola period piece may not necessarily catapult her to mainstream stardom. However, 2024 holds promise for Spaeny to remain in the limelight and propel her career to new heights. She is set to star in 'Alien: Romulus,' the next installment in the Alien franchise, as well as Alex Garland's 'Civil War.'

Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated follow-up to 'Parasite' hits theaters in 2024 with a star-studded cast including Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, and Ackie. While Ackie may not have the same level of name recognition as the others, her role in Bong's project marks a significant step forward in her career, positioning her to elevate her status in the industry.