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A 23 year old passes as a high school student?


In Otis (2008) she's supposed to be in high school. But, she was 23 at the time. Is it really that hard to find an actress that's 18? I don't understand why this is supposed to be ok.

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People on 90210 were frickin' 30. Who the hell cares as long as they do a good job. It's just entertainment, not that important.

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Acting?

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Judd Nelson in "The Breakfast Club" was 26 and Alan Ruck in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" was 30. 23's nothing compared to the older actors who have played teens over the years.

"All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you." -Gandalf

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From what I understand, actors over 18 are preferred because of child labor laws. 23 is about average for a high school student in Hollywood. The people on Grease and Glee were between 22 and 30!

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