Actor Jack Dylan Grazer is not 18 yet, and already has an enviable Hollywood career. He has been a part of Stephen King's It duology, DC's Shazam franchise, and now Pixar's Luca. He is easily one of the most popular and in-demand young actors in the world.
For many, all that fame and celebrity come with a price. The constant scrutiny, violation of personal space by fans and the press, not being free to express what you wish, and so on.
"I have to remind myself that I can't really do or say anything, you know," Grazer told in an interview. "I don't have much room to make public mistakes. You know what I mean? But I signed up for it and I'm willing to take on the responsibility. At the end of the day, it's not about fame or fortune, it's about just being able to act. And that's what I love to do, man. If I could do a billion indie movies and never get famous, I would be the happiest man alive. I just love acting."
Luca, directed by Enrico Casarosa, is a tale of two young boys set in a scenic, sunny town called Portorosso on the Italian Riviera. The twist is that the boys are secretly sea monsters disguised as humans wanting to blend in. But even a smidgen of contact with water reveals their true form, and residents of the town both fear and loathe sea monsters, brandishing their metaphorical pitchforks at the mere mention.
To voice Alberto, Grazer drew on his own similarity with the character. "He always rushes headfirst into everything and that's how I am actually," he says.
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