Hottest Rising Stars in Hollywood

Key Points:

• Nine rising screen stars are gaining significant attention in the entertainment industry, including Lola Tung, Whitney Peak, Tom Francis, and Keyla Monterroso Mejia, each transitioning from various backgrounds such as Broadway, streaming hits, and TV comedies.
• Keyla Monterroso Mejia has achieved rare ubiquity in TV comedy, appearing in shows like HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and Apple TV’s The Studio, overcoming early career challenges through persistence and the rise of self-taped auditions during the pandemic.
• Whitney Peak, who overcame early scams in her acting career, is preparing for major roles in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and Miami Vice ’85, while continuing to build her profile through high-profile streaming and blockbuster projects.
• Owen Thiele, after a breakthrough role in FX’s Adults, is experiencing a career surge with upcoming projects including an A24 comedy and a 13 Going on 30 reboot, emphasizing steady work and optimism about diverse storytelling in Hollywood.
• Other notable talents include Esmé Creed-Miles, who gained acclaim for Sense and Sensibility and Hanna; Stephen Kalyn, who stars in a popular hockey romance series and upcoming film projects; Sophie Nélisse, busy with multiple roles post-Yellowjackets; Lola Tung, expanding from streaming to film and fashion; Tom Francis, transitioning from award-winning theater to film and TV; and Charlie Hall, rising through comedy roles and upcoming work on HBO’s The White Lotus.