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47 Actors Who Perfectly Resemble Younger Versions of Older Characters
Title: 47 Best-Cast Younger Versions of Iconic Characters
BuzzFeed is known for spotlighting the intriguing world of entertainment and its ever-evolving characters. When actors embody their younger selves with remarkable accuracy, it raises eyebrows and invites comparisons. Let’s explore some of the most striking castings that connect young and older versions of beloved characters.
- Meet the youthful Mary from Hocus Pocus 2, brought to life by Nina Kitchen, mimicking Kathy Najimy’s portrayal as an adult.
2. Juju Brener showcases a tinge of Sarah from Hocus Pocus 2, capturing the essence of Sarah Jessica Parker, who reprised her role as an adult.
3. Taylor Henderson steps into the shoes of a young Winifred in Hocus Pocus 2, echoing the iconic presence of Bette Midler as the older counterpart.
4. In Obi-Wan Kenobi, Vivien Lyra Blair elegantly channels a young Princess Leia, reminiscent of the legendary Carrie Fisher in her adult role.
5. Mckenna Grace brings childhood Sabrina to life in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, closely resembling Kiernan Shipka’s teenage version.
6. Tiernan Jones embodies a young Nathan in Uncharted, showing a striking similarity to Tom Holland’s adult portrayal.
7. Ethan Hwang takes on the role of teenage Ben in The Umbrella Academy, perfectly matching Justin H. Min’s adult version.
8. Jordana Blake portrays young Allison in The Umbrella Academy, capturing the spirit of Emmy Raver-Lampman as an adult.
9. Lynnie Greene gives us a fresh Dorothy in Golden Girls, mirroring Bea Arthur’s legendary performance as the older adult.
10. Adam Kolkin portrays a young Kurt in Glee, emulating the essence of Chris Colfer as a teenager.
11. Loryn Shay Charbonnier shines as little Brittany on Glee, portraying a likeness to Heather Morris in her adult role.
12. Landon Zakhar embodies a younger Artie in Glee, reminiscent of Kevin McHale’s portrayal when he was older.
13. Joseph MacDonald channels the young Horace in Cruella, reflecting Paul Walter Hauser’s adult character.
14. Ziggy Gardner takes the stage as a young Jasper in Cruella, echoing Joel Fry’s adult version.
15. Emily Evan Rae captivates as young Kate in Lost, evoking the spirit of Evangeline Lilly as an adult.
16. Jermel Nakia shows a remarkable similarity to Ron Cephas Jones as adult William in This Is Us.
17. Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Hannah Zeile, and Chrissy Metz collectively bring Kate from This Is Us to life at various ages.
18. Parker Bates, Logan Shroyer, and Justin Hartley represent Kevin’s journey in This Is Us from childhood to adulthood.
19. Lonnie Chavis, Niles Fitch, and Sterling K. Brown portray Randall’s evolution in This Is Us.
20. Hannah Alligood embodies young Margot in Paper Towns, mirroring Cara Delevingne in the adult role.
21. Jaidan Jiron depicts teenage Cece in New Girl, echoing Hannah Simone’s portrayal as an adult.
22. Abby Ross dazzles as young Emma in Once Upon a Time, resonating with Jennifer Morrison as an adult.
23. Bailee Madison brings childhood Snow to life in Once Upon a Time, capturing the essence of Ginnifer Goodwin’s adult version.
24. Rose McGowan and Barbara Hershey showcase Cora’s journey across ages in Once Upon a Time.
25. Mckenna Grace appears again as young Caroline in The Vampire Diaries, resembling Candice Accola in her teenage years.
26. Keilani Arellanes taps into Maddy in Euphoria, mirroring the look and feel of Alexa Demie as an adult.
27. Kyra Adler takes on the role of young Cassie in Euphoria, echoing Sydney Sweeney’s portrayal as a teenager.
28. Perry Cox gives us young Elijah in The Originals, resembling Daniel Gillies in his adult version.
29. Callie McClincy embodies a youthful Rebekah in The Originals, closely mirroring Claire Holt as she ages.
30. McCarrie McCausland brings young Marcel in The Originals to life, reflecting Charles Michael Davis’s portrayal as an adult.
31. In Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Jessica Keenan Wynn and Alexa Davies portray young Tanya and Rosie, emulating Christine Baranski and Julie Walters as adults.
32. Josh Dylan embodies the young Bill in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, resonating with Stellan Skarsgård as an older adult.
33. GraceAnne Pullappally plays young Tahani in The Good Place, capturing Jameela Jamil’s adult character perfectly.
34. Avery Hayes gives us a glimpse of young Eleanor in The Good Place, mirroring Kristen Bell as she ages.
35. Tiffany Boone portrays Mia in Little Fires Everywhere, evoking the image of Kerry Washington as an adult.
36. AnnaSophia Robb embodies Elena in Little Fires Everywhere, reflecting Reese Witherspoon’s adult portrayal.
37. Bretton Manley takes on the role of young John in Ted, mirroring Mark Wahlberg’s adult character.
38. Hunter Dillon shines as young Peter in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, evoking the look of Noah Centineo as a teenager.
39. Ted Allpress portrays a youthful Loki in Thor, echoing the iconic presence of Tom Hiddleston as he ages.
40. Miya Cech brings to life young Sasha in Always Be My Maybe, resonating with Ali Wong’s adult portrayal.
41. Summer Fontana mirrors a youthful Jean Gray in Dark Phoenix, paralleling Sophie Turner as she matures.
42. Lilly Aspell showcases young Diana in Wonder Woman, reflecting Gal Gadot’s adult character effortlessly.
43. Alec Hopkins plays teenage Snape in Harry Potter, capturing the essence of Alan Rickman as an adult.
44. James Walters brings to life youthful Sirius in Harry Potter, echoing Gary Oldman’s adult interpretation.
45. Marsai Martin gives us young Jordan in Little, resembling Regina Hall’s adult version.
46. Mckenna Grace makes another appearance as young Theo in Haunting of Hill House, mirroring Kate Siegel’s adult role.
47. Lastly, Lulu Wilson embodies young Shirley in Haunting of Hill House, reflecting Elizabeth Reaser as she ages.
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