What's The Best-Cast Younger Version Of A Character?
Oftentimes, the "younger version" of a character doesn't bear much resemblance to the main actor other than, like, their hair color. Sometimes, however, the casting is so good that it's hard to believe the two actors aren't the same person.
For example, Elle Fanning as the younger Effie Trinket in the upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is an absolutely inspired casting choice. Fans have been rooting for Elle for a reason — look at her next to Elizabeth Banks!
And when I saw Luke Brandon Field as young Daniel Molloy in AMC's Interview with the Vampire, I honestly thought they used some impressive Hollywood de-aging technology on Eric Bogosian!
And Kyra Adler, the girl who played Cassie as a child on Euphoria, looks so much like Sydney Sweeney, it's uncanny. If you told me they were sisters, I'd believe you!
Which actor do you think was the best-cast younger version of a character? Why? Share your thoughts in the comments, and they may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!
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