Jojo Rabbit's child star looks unrecognisable six years on from acclaimed film debut that shot him to fame

Daily Mail​

25-04-2025

Jojo Rabbit's child star Roman Griffin Davis looks unrecognisable six years on from his acclaimed film debut that shot him to fame.
The 18-year-old is arguably best known for played Johannes "Jojo" Betzler in satirical drama film, directed by Taika Waititi, back in 2019.
The movie is adapted from author Christine Leunen's 2008 novel Caging Skies.
'Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic,' the synopsis reads.
'Aided only by his imaginary friend - Adolf Hitler - Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.'
Roman plays the protagonist in the movie and starred in JoJo Rabbit when he was just 12.
But now, six years on, the star recently turned 18 and looks worlds apart from the youngster he once was.
Sharing some snaps of himself on Instagram, he wrote: 'It's my 18th! Thank you mum thank you Dad!
'I'm very happy to be here.'
Many rushed to share their birthday wishes, but others shared their shock at how grown up he looks.
One said in the comments section: 'Oh wow that's a long way after Jojo Rabbit.'
'Stop growing up!'
'You grew bro.'
'CANT BELIEVE HOW TIME FLIES.'
'Jojo's all grown up.'
'When did you grow up so much???'
Roman was joined by Thomasin McKenzie, Taika Waititi, Rebel Wilson, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Allen, Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson.
The young star was also nominated and won a number of awards for the role.
He received the gong for Best Young Performer at the 2020's Critics' Choice Awards.
He was also nominated for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild.
The 1 hour and 48 minute film became a huge hit back in 2019.
It has received 80% on the Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as 94% on the Popcornmeter.
Many rushed to the critics site to share their thoughts on the movie.
One said: 'This is a good film. it explores a touchy subject in with both reverence and humor. Very strong execution of an interesting story.'
'It was emotional with a mix of comedy and sadness.'
'Sbsolute must see!!!'
'A crazy comedy film with a tough drama, simply a perfect film, I cried in the scene with the mother hanging, it was tough.'
'It's a comedy. It's a satire. It's a drama. It's a war story. It's a love story. It's... brilliant.'
Since JoJo Rabbit, the young actor has appeared in a number of other films.
He played Art in black comedy Silent Night back in 2021.
The star has also taken on the voice of Walter Dickens in The King of Kings and another role in The Long Walk.