Every year, the Critics Choice Association (CCA) nominates actors under the age of 21 in their best young performer category, and this year. Ahead of the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, The Hollywood Reporter asked the six actors, ranging from age 9 to 20, what their ambitions are for their future in Hollywood.
And yes, working with Tom Cruise is still a dream of many just starting out in the industry.
Below, Everett Blunck, Cary Christopher, Nina Ye, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Jacobi Jupe and Miles Caton weigh in.
Everett Blunck, age 15
The Plague (Independent Film Company)
“I hope people can see themselves in the characters I play and that I can use those characters to connect with my audience in an authentic and meaningful way.”
Cary Christopher, age 10
Weapons (Warner Bros.)
“As one of the fastest players on my Little League team, I’d love to one day work on an action movie with Matt Damon or Tom Cruise!”
Nina Ye, age 9
Left-Handed Girl (Netflix)
“I hope everyone can find their dreams through films.”
Shannon Mahina Gorman, age 11
Rental Family (Searchlight)
“I want the audience to watch me grow up and to share my future acting dreams with them.”
Jacobi Jupe, age 12
Hamnet (Focus)
“My dream is to always be an actor and always love and enjoy it as much as I do now.”
Miles Caton, age 20
Sinners (Warner Bros.)
“My dream for my future in film is to continue to be a part of it and make movies that change and inspire the world.”
This story appeared in the Jan. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.