Heres Matthews pick of upcoming talent… Im not exactly sure why one would make up for the other, but I agree with the assertion.
We have some great young actors and our young footballers are rubbish.
For me, thats the best way round, though.
The list is based on some completely subjective criteria such as talent, potential, and marketability.
Thomas Turgoose
An interesting entry.
His appearance inThis Is Englandwas phenomenal and his performance inSommersTown,in many ways, was even better.
But will he go on to a big career?
I hope so, but you have to wonder if there are enough leading roles out there for him.
I cant exactly see him in Hollywood, but whats wrong with good old fashioned gritty British melodrama?
Jack OConnell
Jack has appeared in bothThis Is Englandwith Thomas Turgoose andSkinswithout Nicholas Hoult.
His function in these roles was to be a bit shouty and then punch people.
That was pretty much it.
Divewasnt to everyones tastes.
But I, for one, enjoyed it immensely.
Aisling Loftus
I missedDivewhen it was on TV, but I became compelled to watch it.
I dont go to the theatre very often.
Thus, I quickly locatedDiveand had a bloody good time watching it.
According to Radio 4, Aisling Loftus has an enigmatic face.
Im not really sure what they mean, but apparently, it was very effective inDive.
Sounds more like an insult to me, but anyway, shes a talent.
Definitely looking forward to her future output.
(The Worst Witchwas classic.
Its not been all bad, though.
He shows a bit of versatility in the mildly amusingSchool Of Comedyas well.
(I like his estate agent.)
JunoTemple
We all agree that the two recentSt Triniansfilms were rubbish.
However, they contain a lot of young British female acting talent.
But which ones to choose?
Gemma Arterton or Jodie Whittaker?
(Too established.)
(Too annoying.)
(Too crap.)
(A possibility, but I fear my critical eye may have been blinded slightly by aesthetics.)
I guess that just leaves me with the delightful Juno Temple, then.
(And, yes, I have watched it from start to finish).
Lenora Crichlow
I didnt watchMaterial Girl.
If I had, maybe Lenora wouldnt be on my list.
But I havent, so she is.
InSugar Rushshe was nothing short of a charisma assault.
(She wrote a follow up to the original novel inspired by Lenoras portrayal.)
And was he ever inByker Grove?
Im convinced he was, but I have found no evidence whatsoever to back up this theory.
Aaron Johnson
Its difficult to accept someone who has been in the abomination that wasAngus Thongs And Perfect Snogging.
Look her up.)
However, afterKick- Assall was forgiven.
You cant not love a man who utters the words, Jesus doesnt that bug you, guys.
Like thousands of people wanna be Paris Hilton.
Nobody wants to be Spider-Man.
And the unforgettable Fuck you, Mr Bitey.
Hes got the talent, hes got the lines, and hes a pretty boy too.
Honourable Mentions
Katie Jarvis
Great inFishtank,but is she an actress or just a gobby chav?
Shes already had an Oscar nomination, though, so I dont think she can really constitute potential!
