Matthew Goode Embraces the Darkness
Leading Netflix’s new hit series ‘Dept. Q’ as the irascible detective Carl Morck, the English actor plays against type and digs deep for a powerful portrayal of the aftereffects of trauma.
Gideon Glick Knows What Matters
Stepping into roles both on and offscreen as the neurotic choreographer Tobias as well as a member of the writing team on Amy Sherman-Palladino’s new ballet series ‘Étoile’—and with his new nonprofit supporting queer theater writers—the actor is offering a compelling argument for the importance of the arts.
Kristine Froseth Is Here to Learn
This year finds the Norwegian-American actor making a close study of the intricacies of female friendships after making her stage debut in the all-women ‘All Nighter,’ set right before finals week at a small liberal arts college, and as she prepares for the return of the Apple TV+ series ‘The Buccaneers,’ based on an unfinished Edith Wharton novel.
Gabriel Luna Finds Light in the Darkness
After breaking through in ‘Terminator: Dark Fate,’ the Texan actor celebrates the humanity in the hit HBO post-apocalyptic series ‘The Last of Us’ as Tommy, the brother of Pedro Pascal’s Joel.
Lucy Boynton Isn’t Afraid of the Darkness
The British actor doesn’t shy away from intense and complex projects, from her new miniseries about the last woman to be executed in Great Britain to her in-the-works literary adaptations as she steps into the role of producer.
Annaleigh Ashford Is Here to Stay
Long a dominating presence on stage known for her comedic talents and her interpretations of everything from Sondheim to ‘Legally Blonde,’ the Tony-winner tackles a darker role in the true crime story ‘Happy Face’ as the daughter of a notorious serial killer.
Sam Nivola Is Right Where He Wants to Be
As Lochlan, the youngest member of the dysfunctional Ratliff family and the center of the most controversial storyline in the latest season of ‘The White Lotus,’ the actor is staying focused on the work amid a whirlwind of online attention.
Josh Heuston Takes Flight
In his breakout role as the Emperor’s illegitimate son in ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ the Australian actor finds new attention worldwide as he continues to stretch his acting skills in new directions.
Stephanie Hsu Is Balancing Visibility and Artistry
As she steps into the role of executive producer and star of the new sex curse comedy ‘Laid,’ the Oscar-nominated actor is carving her own path in an industry that likes to keep it safe.
Jessica Barden on Sci-Fi Rebellion and Resilience
Amid her star turn in HBO’s expansive ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ the English actor dissects her knack for rebellious roles, working motherhood, and the power of portraying a victor.
Myha’la Knows What She Wants
As the third season of ’Industry’ returns, its breakout star reflects on how she got to where she is today.
Javon Walton Steps Into the Ring
Just past his eighteenth birthday, the ’Euphoria’ breakout is pushing himself further with new successes in the realms of both acting and boxing, and figuring out how to put it all together.
Who Does Louis Hofmann Want to Be?
After his breakout performance on the German science fiction series ’Dark’ and his lead role as a World War II radio operator in last year’s ’All the Light We Cannot See,’ the actor finds himself at a turning point in his young but prolific career after a move to London and a shift in English-language roles.
Dallas Liu Thrives Under Pressure
As fan favorite Prince Zuko in Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of the celebrated series ’Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ the young actor puts his martial arts training to work and learns to serve as a bridge between generations on set.
Edvin Ryding Takes the Next Step
After three formative seasons as the fictional Crown Prince Wilhelm of Sweden on the hit Netflix series ’Young Royals,’ the actor is ready to broaden his horizons and grab any opportunities that come his way.
Anthony Boyle Is Taking Over
After his Olivier-winning turn on stage as Scorpius Malfoy, son of Draco, the Belfast-born actor will be ubiquitous on streaming services this year, starting with his lead roles in Apple TV+’s new hits ’Masters of the Air’ and ’Manhunt.’
Jessie Mei Li Shows Both Sides
The mixed race and gender nonconforming actor strives to represent all the facets of her identity as the lead in Netflix’s hit fantasy series ’Shadow and Bone.’
Fionn Whitehead Gets Real
As Pip in the gritty new ’Great Expectations’ miniseries, the English actor seeks out the truth in one of history’s most adapted novels.
Dominique Fishback Stands Up for Her Community
As her platform grows thanks to roles as the murderous Dre in ’Swarm’ and in this summer’s upcoming ’Transformers’ blockbuster, the Brooklyn native continues to uplift and speak out for the people who made her the actor she is today.
Lifelong Learning with Rudy Pankow
On the cusp of a new stage in his career, one of the breakout stars of Netflix hit ’Outer Banks’ relishes every opportunity he has to teach himself more.
Theo James Does It All
Over a decade into a career that has spanned action franchises, period dramas, documentaries, and, most recently, the latest season of HBO hit ’The White Lotus,’ the English actor keeps challenging himself in new ways.
Looking Back with Pauline Chalamet
With the release of the second season of ’The Sex Lives of College Girls,’ the French-American actor reflects on her journey from young dancer in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen to industry veteran anchored in Paris.
The Reinvention of Isaac Powell
After a run of high-profile Broadway roles, the North Carolina native discusses his time exploring queer subcultures on ’American Horror Story: NYC,’ breaking into new genres, and his personal philosophy on maturing as a gay man.
Bella Ramsey Is the Hero We Need
In an exclusive, heartfelt conversation, the star of HBO’s new hit ’The Last of Us’ speaks with showrunner Craig Mazin about learning her lines, the proto-feminism of ’Catherine Called Birdy,’ and the importance of an “anxiety buddy.“
Olivia Liang Is the Role Model She Wishes She Had
As the lead of ’Kung Fu,’ the first drama with a cast of predominantly Asian descent on network television, the actor is carving a space for younger generations who look like her.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Is Doing It for the Girls
After breaking out in a historic turn on ’Pose,’ the actor and singer is intent on living life in Hollywood as her fullest self while representing her community and uplifting LGBTQ+ youth.
Fin Argus Expects More
After a breakthrough year with the ’Queer as Folk’ reboot, a film making the festival rounds, and a new single, the actor is ready to hold themself and their collaborators to a higher standard.
Marcus Scribner Is All Grown Up
After finishing a groundbreaking eight-year run on ’black-ish’ earlier this year, the young actor is showcasing a new side to Junior on its spinoff ’grown-ish’ and expanding his dramatic roles.
Toby Wallace Is Ready for Anything
After a breakout role in the Australian indie ’Babyteeth,’ the actor takes the lead with an emphatic star performance as Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols in Danny Boyle’s new miniseries.
Spreading Joy with Kit Connor
As Nick Nelson, half of the couple at the center of Netflix’s new breakout hit ’Heartstopper,’ the English actor is honored to be part of a project depicting the beauty of queer love.
Jayme Lawson Wants to Show Us More
Midway through her breakout year—after turns in ’The Batman’ and ’The First Lady’ and with two major films this fall—the actor is staying true to her calling of uplifting underrepresented narratives that she discovered back in high school.
Finding the Truth With James Cusati-Moyer
As one of the few sympathetic characters on Netflix’s true-life scammer hit ’Inventing Anna,’ the Tony nominee continues to push for the truth behind the facade.
Finding Hope for Humanity with Himesh Patel
In ’Station Eleven’ and ’Don’t Look Up,’ the English actor faces, respectively, an apocalyptic pandemic and a comet aimed directly at Earth, and finds in both a call to action for communal solutions to our greatest crises.
Nick Robinson Wants to Know More
As the abusive ex-boyfriend in Netflix’s acclaimed miniseries ’Maid,’ the Seattle native shines a light on the impossible situation faced by America’s working class.
Rachelle Vinberg Is Now a Writer As Well As One of the Skateboarding Stars of ’Betty’
After years of playing a fictionalized version of herself, the actress is now an official co-writer for an episode of the HBO series, paving the way for a new future behind the camera.
Thuso Mbedu Is the Beating Heart of ’The Underground Railroad’
As Cora, an escaped slave making her way to freedom, the South African actress journeys across an alternate antebellum South in Barry Jenkins’s new series.