6 Times Stars Played Characters Beyond Their Age Range, And What They Should Have Looked Like Instead

Good actors and actresses can embody any type of character. Even they have to make an attempt to deliver a character that is different from their personality, age, or physic. However, sometimes stars land roles that are far cry from what they are like, causing some strange feelings for the viewers.
One of the most popular differences between actors and their characters is age. Some actors, especially child stars, land a role that’s older than their real age. That makes audiences wonder if they have enough experiences to deliver that type of character. In fact, some young actors can’t highlight their older characters, albeit attempt a lot. These Stars Played Characters Beyond Their Age Are Incredible. 
Besides, many other actors have to play roles that are quite younger than they are. With the efforts of the make-up team, they can have the closest look at their character. However, not all actors can embody a much younger character, sometimes making viewers a bit confused as it’s not matched.In this post, we’ve curated 6 times when actors play drastically older or younger than their real ages. From 34-year-old Paul Wesley playing 17-year-old Salvatore to sweet 12-year-old Jack Gleeson playing a brutal 17-year-old king, they will make you wonder how they can portray their characters. Scroll down and check out the times when stars play characters beyond their age.

#1 Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore/ The Vampire Diaries

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Stefan, the younger of The Vampire Diaries two mysterious Salvatore brothers, becomes a vampire at the age of 17. When the show premiered, Paul Wasley, who played Stefan on film, was 27 years old. When the show finished, he was 34 years old and still played a 17-year-old.

#2 Orlando Bloom as Will Turner/ Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

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The usually charming Will Turner, who was portrayed by the equally charismatic Orlando Bloom, was 20 years old in the second film about the adventures of our favorite pirates. But Orlando was 28 years old at this time.

#3 Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen/ House of the Dragon

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The new television series House of the Dragon, which is situated in the fantasy realm of Game of Thrones, advances its plot pretty quickly. Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Milly Alcock, is portrayed in the first three episodes of the series as being between the ages of 14 and 16, while Milly is 22.

#4 Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones/ Riverdale

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Cole, one of the Sprouse twin brothers, was the eldest cast member of a famous adolescent sitcom. Cole was 27 when he portrayed an 18-year-old Cole, on the other hand, starred in our favorite (and, to be honest, pretty nostalgic) The Suite Life on Deck when he was 18.

#5 Bianca Lawson as Maya St. Germain/ Pretty Little Liars

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Pretty Little Liars featured the life of a group of four teenage girls. Maya St. Germain, played by Bianca Lawson, was 16 when the show premiered. Bianca, on the other hand, was 31.

#6 Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon/ Game of Thrones

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Not only in the prequel, but also in the original program, older actors play younger roles. Jack Gleeson, who played King Joffrey Baratheon, First of His Name, and so on, was 12 years old when he played the 17-year-old Joffrey. To be fair, Jack, 12, was far too sweet to portray a brutal and fearsome king.