So that’s one reason why you see, for example, high school kids being played by people ten years too old. Another reason is that older actors have had more time to become familiar faces, which usually translates into a greater number of curious viewers and thus more bucks.

Acting is a learned skill. People aren’t really born fantastic actors, it’s something you learn. While some people were fantastic actors at a really young age (Anna Paquin) most get better with age. Therefore, a 22 year old actor is much more likely to have serious acting chops than a 15 year old actor.

A lot of younger roles played by older actors can come as a result of difficult or mature content, or simply because of labour laws around the number of hours child performers can work. It’s another unique challenge of the acting profession, cropping up in stage and screen projects.

Since teenagers are not legally adults, they have limitations on how long they can work in a single day. So, instead of having the authenticity of an actual teenager in a leading role, most productions would rather elect to cast slightly older so these restrictions do not apply.

7 Tips on How to Become an Actor with No Experience

1. Read and study. First of all, you need to familiarize yourself with the industry.
2. Don’t move right away.
3. Audition and train locally.
4. Work on your special skills.
5. Start working on your marketing.
6. Get used to rejection.
7. Finally, be patient and consistent.

The reason you think 12 year olds look like adults is because you’re seeing them from the eyes of a 4 year old. You see yourself and your friends all the time, and those kids are quite different from yourself. They’re much taller and bigger. They act differently.

Absolutely you should be worried. First of all it is illegal for a thirteen year old to consume alcohol. Second of all it is dangerous for a teenager to be drinking. Consuming alcohol at a young age can lead to smoking cigarettes and experimenting with drugs.

Drinking is more harmful to teens than adults because their brains are still developing throughout adolescence and well into young adulthood. Drinking during this critical growth period can lead to lifelong damage in brain function, particularly as it relates to memory, motor skills (ability to move) and coordination.

California alcohol laws let those of any age below 21 have alcohol in private locations. They may drink if a parent, guardian, spouse or other responsible relative age 21 or older is present. Many parents do this to teach moderation in drinking.