7. Maisie Williams
This is quite possibly the scariest, most intense little girl I’ve ever seen. For the past couple years, she has stood out in the large ensemble cast of Game of Thrones. A pretty substantial amount of people who watch the show would list Arya as one of their favorite characters, and that’s no doubt in part because of how good Maisie Williams is in the role. She’s level-headed, goes against the grain, and seems to have little to no issue with shanking a guy if he deserves it. Her dance lessons with Syrio Forel were the highlight of an already stellar season, and it’s exciting to know that there’s so much of her story left to tell.
6. Asa Butterfield
I give a lot of credit to any kid who is asked to carry a film. It’s one thing to be a child actor milling around in one of the secondary roles, but it’s quite another to be front and center as the film’s lead. Asa Butterfield has turned in several vulnerable, complex performances over the past few years (Hugo, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas), and he’s slated to play the eponymous Ender of next year’s anxiously awaited Ender’s Game. He seems like a dependable and likeable young man with a good understanding of the craft. I can see him finding continued acting success into adulthood. And come on, this kid is adorable.
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