The Top Ten Actors to Watch in 2010
Dec 10, 2009 - By Krystal Clark
The end of 2009 is near, and a new batch of actors are gearing up to take over Hollywood. Next year you’ll see plenty of big budget films and long awaited sequels headlined by unfamiliar faces. To keep you in the loop we’ve created a list of the top ten actors to watch in 2010. With stakes this high, 2010 will be the make or break year for everyone involved, so sit back, relax, and take a look into our “Krystal” ball.
1. Carey Mulligan
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British actress Carey Mulligan is the success story that keeps young undiscovered actresses waiting tables. Within the past year she has gone from an unknown to the new “it” girl. She will most likely be gaining an Oscar nod (if not win) due to her acclaimed performance in the indie flick, An Education and next year she’ll appear in the coveted role of Gordon Gekko’s daughter in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps opposite Michael Douglas, Frank Langella, and Shia Labeouf. Not bad for someone whose biggest claim to fame was playing Keira Knightley’s sidekick in Pride and Prejudice.
2. Chris Hemsworth
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This summer’s Star Trek beamed more than just Chris Pine to the big leagues, it also helped out some of his colleagues including Hemsworth. If you don’t remember him from Star Trek don’t worry, you’ll be seeing a lot more of him soon. In 2010 he’ll take over a role originated by the late Patrick Swayze in the remake of the cult classic Red Dawn, and he’ll also begin production on Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of the comic Thor, which will have him following in the Marvel footsteps of Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man and Edward Norton’s The Incredible Hulk.
3. Mia Wasikowska
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Every actress between the ages of 16-21 wanted to land the role of Alice in Tim Burton’s reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, but Australian Mia Wasikowska was the lucky one that got to jump down the rabbit hole. The Disney film will reunite frequent collaborators Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in a 3-D visual feast that everyone in Hollywood will be talking about. If that isn’t grand enough, Wasikowska will also appear in the comedy The Kids Are Alright and an untitled Gus Van Sant drama scheduled for a 2011 release. Sounds like she’s the new “indie it” girl.
4. Noah Ringer
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How great do you have to be for M. Night Shyamalan to hand pick you from obscurity to star as the lead in his film? Noah Ringer was a 12 year old martial artist who sent in an audition tape to the director, not knowing that it would land him the role of Aang in The Last Airbender. The film is an adaptation of a popular animated series, and has a legion of followers who are hard to impress. Even though it’s his first acting job, Ringer has everything he needs to pull off the character including a black belt in Tae Kwan Do. Will be stick around? Probably through 2010. Who knows he may be the next JCVD.
5. Chloe Moretz
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Chloe Moretz is still a tween, but has worked opposite some of the biggest stars in the business. Most audiences saw her in this year’s unromantic comedy 500 Days of Summer as Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s wise beyond her year’s sister, but 2010 has even more in store for the young actress. She’ll star as a gun toting assassin in the comic adaptation Kick-Ass, where she’ll play Hit Girl, the deadly young daughter of Nicolas Cage’s Big Daddy. She also landed the female lead in the English language remake of the vampire flick Let Me In, opposite The Road star Kodi Smit-Mcphee. Talk about being a bad-ass before you can even drive.
6. Garrett Hedlund
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Garrett Hedlund has managed to snag supporting roles in some well known films such as Troy, Four Brothers, and Friday Night Lights, but next year he’ll be starring side by side with franchise legend, Jeff Bridges in Tron Legacy. The film will debut in December 2010 with the same weekend slot as this year’s Avatar, which could be a blessing or a curse depending on how you look at it. Can Hedlund take over the Tron franchise and spawn a new generation of sequels? Only time will tell.
7. Adrianne Palicki
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Over the past few years Palicki has made a name for herself with notable television appearances on shows like Supernatural and the NBC adaptation of Friday Night Lights. Next year she will appear in two major film releases, one being the religious epic Legion, and the other a modernized remake of Red Dawn. She’ll play a major role in both movies, but Legion will have her front and center as a woman whose unborn child causes a war that literally moves heaven and earth. On with yourself sexy lady!
8. Jay Chou
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No one will ever be able to replace the late great Bruce Lee, but Jay Chou will attempt to fill his shoes for the big screen adaptation of The Green Hornet. He’ll be playing Kato, the swift kicking sidekick of Seth Rogen’s vigilante publisher Brit Reid. The Taiwanese actor is already a star overseas with a successful career as an actor, producer, and singer. The last time U.S. audiences saw him on screen was in the 2006 film The Curse of the Golden Flower, and four years later he’s ready to tackle mainstream comedy.
9. Portia Doubleday
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The festival buzz surrounding the dark comedy Youth in Revolt has been positive, and beyond the hype regarding Michael Cera’s performance you’ll find some mentions of his co-star Portia Doubleday. The actress in a newbie to the film world but appears to be right at home in front of the camera. She stars as Cera’s love interest Sheeni, and manages to come across as a veteran. With her natural comedic timing we could be looking at the next Emma Stone or Ellen Page.
10. Aaron Johnson
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Former child actor Aaron Johnson is already a familiar face in his native UK, but he’ll be making his leading man debut stateside as the title character in Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass. Johnson stars as Dave Lizewski, an awkward teenager who’s brutally attacked and decides to take justice into his own hands. The role is a drastic shift from his performance as legendary Beatle John Lennon in the loose biopic Nowhere Boy, which chronicles the tumultuous childhood of the future rock star. Both films are slated for 2010 releases, but Nowhere Boy will makes its theatrical debut in the U.K.
What do you think of our list of actors to look out for in 2010? Who should be added?
Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:25PM
I remember when I use to be in love with Garrett Hedlund.
Thursday, December 10, 2009 2:49PM
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Friday, December 11, 2009 12:30PM
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Friday, December 11, 2009 1:18PM
your title is completely misleading as you only have 2 that seem rated "watch worthy", the rest you don't seem to think will get very far……
Friday, December 11, 2009 1:20PM
Wow, Chloe is looking REAL hot. Wow, I like.
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Friday, December 11, 2009 5:50AM
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Friday, December 11, 2009 3:55PM
What?! You didn't even mention that Carey Mulligan was in an episode of Doctor Who. She's already famous for Who nerds as Sally Sparrow, the protagonist of possibly the best episode of the new Doctor Who. I only know her from that one episode, but instantly recognized her. So, yeah, I bet she WILL go far. Go Sally Sparrow!
Friday, December 11, 2009 5:24PM
You picked all lamo's. I only knew who the guy from Star Trek was. This story is FAIL!
Friday, December 11, 2009 5:26PM
This story is for people who WILL be bigger in the future not big now. In that aspect it's right on point.
Friday, December 11, 2009 10:09PM
Im thinking Ari Mannis could hit it big.
Friday, December 11, 2009 11:11PM
I think this article is hyping actors currently slated for movies that have high dud potential. And while the career payoffs may be great for them, I'm fairly certain that Wall Street 2, The Green lantern, and the remake of Red Dawn will be lousy under performing movies. Mostly because the movies are forced attempts. Sequels, reboots, and spin-offs typically yield lousy box office returns, but more importantly they rarely get nominated for academy awards. I would look to B-listers stepping up, like Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion. Or unknowns starring in major motion pictures like Sam Worthington from Avatar. And don't forget already A-list teen celebs graduating into serious acting ranks. Such as the folks from Harry Potter as well as Abigail Breslin from Little Miss Sunshine and Zombieland
Saturday, December 12, 2009 12:26AM
Jay Chou is on the list!! Yeah!!
For those whol don't know him, Jay Chou is a mega star in Asia.
He has over millions of fans. Yes, millions!!
He greatest talent is not in acting, but in composing music and directing movies.
But he always dares to try something different. That's one of the reasons so many admire him.
I hope the Americans will come to love him as much as we do.
Go, Jay!
Friday, December 11, 2009 4:42PM
周杰伦…….jay chou….well done
Saturday, December 12, 2009 12:43AM
周杰伦(jay chou)……..我爱你
Friday, December 11, 2009 5:31PM
This article is supposed to concentrate on their future projects not their past.
Friday, December 11, 2009 10:46PM
JayChou
噢耶！！！
噢耶！！！
Friday, December 11, 2009 11:00PM
Jay Chou我爱你!!!!!!!!
Saturday, December 12, 2009 11:00AM
dear jay ,you are great,fighting then,always loving you
Saturday, December 12, 2009 11:36AM
I love Jay Chou forever ！
Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:13PM
As Jay's fan,I am very happy that he could be know all over the world.As far as Jay's fans' concerned,
he is our only favorite star,we will love him foever.Ofcourse,he is not only an actor(in fact,although he has directed a good movie,he also isn't good enough at acting)but also a musician,he is the top singer in Asia,Jay and we all hope that more people could know his music and like them.We want to make his dream comes true,if this is a chance ,we hope more people could know of Jay Chou, because he is very exceptionaland he has great quality,I think he will be famous all over the world.Certainly,we hope the world could know more about Chinese culture besides traditional culture.At last,I want say Jay Chou is perfect,he is China's pride!
Saturday, December 12, 2009 7:56PM
I love Jay Chou.!!!
I am his fan~~~~~
Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:30PM
I thought Chris Hemsworth did an excellent job in his minor role in Star Trek, best of luck to him!
Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:13AM
JAY CHOU JAY CHOU，永远支持杰伦，无与伦比，为杰沉沦，杰伦就是我们心中的神，杰伦好样的
Sunday, December 13, 2009 12:20AM
YES!jay chou is the best!!!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009 5:27AM
Wow!! Jay Chou is very awesome!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009 7:07PM
JAY CHOU I am behind you forever!!
Monday, December 14, 2009 3:36AM
JAY CHOU 太屌了!!!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009 3:37AM
jay chou 太酷了!!!!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009 6:21PM
Uh, excuse me, but Carey Mulligan was Sally Sparrow in one of the best episodes of Doctor Who ever, Blink
Monday, December 14, 2009 9:34PM
are those actors that are going to make good movies, or just be in a lot of movies because there is quite the difference
Monday, December 14, 2009 10:33PM
Always supported the Jay Chou, more support for his talent, we will never support him.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:40AM
yeah Jay chou !!! jay chou is king of asia!!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 2:35AM
Jay Chou is awesome!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12:42PM
i love jay chou
jay chou NO.1
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:44AM
jay,great！
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:42AM
i love jay
Thursday, December 17, 2009 7:27AM
<3 jay chou can not wait to see his new movie!!!
Friday, December 18, 2009 8:36PM
Jay Chou is a talent without equal,if you love music ,please listen to his music,I believe you would like them.
Please concern about his other movies ,too.
I am Jay’s fan forever!
Saturday, December 19, 2009 11:37AM
Jay Chou!
I love you so much!
We miss you so much!
Please come back to Asia quickly!
Saturday, December 19, 2009 11:43PM
Jay chou ，加油！
我们 永远支持你 ！
Saturday, December 19, 2009 11:47PM
Jay chou
杰伦
无与伦比 为杰沉伦 ！
Saturday, December 19, 2009 11:58PM
I am an Asian man, but can be found here jay.
I also jay Chou fan!
Hope you love him, jay!
Saturday, December 26, 2009 2:57PM
There is no doubt that Jay is an outstanding artist,I'm proud that I'm one of Jay' s fans!
Monday, January 11, 2010 10:14AM
Jay Chou !! very good.
Saturday, January 16, 2010 9:35PM
WTF? ! No Tom Hardy? I do reckon his star will rise when Inception comes out.
Friday, March 26, 2010 11:33PM
were is Johnny depp the best actor of 2005 to 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010 3:55AM
I am so glad that Jay Chou can be on the list~Come on,we believe in you~