Some say he's the Robert Redford of our generation. Vin Diesel asumingly is the Paul Newman of our generation.

Zach Galifianakis is sort of a cross between Jack Black and John Belushi
Ed Helms is a sort of a blend of Jim Carrey and Will Ferrel
Justin Bartha is sort of the next Paul Rudd
Bradley Cooper is the next Seth Rogen

I think of those you profiled Shia LaBeouf and James Franco have the most potential. Franco is past the awkward age for casting of male leads but he may not want to lead in movies that are that mainstream. Being supporting in a blockbuster is one thing but lead, I don't know. He seems to have mostly stuck to lead, co-lead, or supporting in smaller movies. Like his next movie Howl, although it has a good cast, isn't a big production. Is that his choice or how he is being casted? I don't know, time will tell.

Shia is successfully leading movies at a very young age, something not a lot of male actors are even given the opportunity to do since movies often cast old for young. You are right though that it is hard to discern if it is the movies or him bringing the money in, but in the end it may not matter if he does it enough people believe it is him. As long as he keeps his act together (which is somewhat questionable) he can probably succeed though. BTW, I know he supposedly dropped out of Dark Fields but now production on that is on hold, are they waiting for him?

I like McAvoy a lot too but I think he'll go more along the lines of Ewan McGregor.

Of those you listed but did not profile, Zac Efron. I don't know if I could have said in September but as much as we may be loathe to admit it, he has box office potential (that musical movie did do well financially and his new movie seems to be picking up a lot of buzz) and having seen him Linklater's new film at SXSW, now I can say he can actually act. He seems to have a good work ethic and to not be falling apart at the pressure either so he may go far. He needs to get some different roles though, action flicks would help him with the male demo which right now Shia is dominating.

If you are looking for the next Will Smith, someone with mass appeal for big hollywood pictures (action, comedy, romantic) I think your guy is Chris Evans. He has natural charm and the look/build to play an action role. I believe he has the acting chops, too. I liked his performance in Sunshine.

If you want a sleeper, I give you Henry Cavill. After seeing him in the Tudors, I believe he is one decent film role away from being a huge star (btw Twilight fans, he was Stephanie Meyers original choice for the role of Edward, but got too old by the time the film was made).

Love the additions of Pace and McAvoy.

I understand why Robert Pattinson has not be included on this list.His star has just started to rise as of this year. A lot of the other people on this list have had more film credits or award notable performances before this year. Robert Pattinson will probably be on this kind of list soon. As long as he continues to work and garners more roles or acllaim there will be no questioning why he isn't on this kind of list.

In the end this is one man's list. I mean in my eyes he is also missing other actors that have made big impressions on film like Michael Pitt, Ben Foster and Paul Dano among some actors. Well in the end only time will tell who comes up as a power house.

And I can't see how you dismissed Ryan Gosling. What he needs to do to prove himself to you? Haven't you heard of the Notebook? It was really up to it leads that it went so popular. Already Oscar nominated and also a list of great roles behind. If he only wants to do a blockbuster, he's totally able to pull it out.

With your list I agree with Shia and James McAvoy. Emile Hirsch as well if he ever wants to do another blockbuster. To be a new Will Smith you got to be able to be funny as well, who's up to that? My money might be on LaBeouf.

Yes, do mark this actor down, for you'll be doing an article someday, "Who will be the next Robert Pattinson as the Next Big Hollywood Male?"

Check out the other nominees on the right of this page:

http://movies.yahoo.com/hollywood-movie-awards?pollVote#poll39091

And yes, do view the High Resolution Little Ashes poster, here:
http://www.LittleAshesRelease.com

http://littleashesmovie.blogspot.com/

Who knows what gonna happen, that guy from that head & shoulders ad became somewhat popular later on….. Travolta or something his name is.

…Thewlis thinks it will be difficult for them(the trio) to have acting careers outside the series.
"The most likely is Rupert. I think he's the most natural actor. He's the oldest of the three. I can imagine him moving on." David Thewlis from "Sydney Morning Herald" June 8, 2004

The writer/director for "Driving Lessons", Jeremy Brock, had this to say about him
"But I have always had a great admiration for Rupert Grint's naturalism. I've always felt watching him in the Harry Potter movies that he had a talent for the hardest thing, which is to simply be yourself on camera. 35mm film is very unforgiving of actors who are even remotely mannered and Rupert's the opposite of that. He's a complete naturalist. I knew that the part required him to be very still a lot of the time. Jeremy Brock, "Hollywood Reporter", October 11, 2006.

ROBERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

robineau said: For someone who admits to not having seen much of his work, you sure are knowledgable about his star power, aren't you? Isn't the size and dedication of his fan base enough of an indication on that front? This is an actor with–as you state–"nothing" to base his star power on, yet he manages to be in the Top Five of IMDb's Starmeter for the last several months solid…along with the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Christian Bale, and Heath Ledger. This is not a *small* fan base, I am sorry to say.

You are entirely correct in stating that he doesn't have any big-bank solo projects under his belt. But is the bank that Twilight is going to bring in really in that much doubt? I mean, this is in no way a $300-million dollar blockbuster here, but it will do respectable business. And then there are two sequels in the works. How is this any different from the future projects that land Anton Yelchin or Kodi Smit-McPhee on the list? And really, if we're talking box office, what kind of numbers have Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emile Hirsch been responsible for? Do I think they're excellent actors? You bet! In fact, Joseph is one of my faves…but I fail to see why all of these actors are somehow able to make the list, yet the idea of Robert Pattinson is somehow offensive or silly.

Look, do I think he's going to be a big star? Yes. Do I think he should have at least been on the list? Yes. Do I think he's another Will Smith? Another Shia LaBeouf? God, I hope not, honestly. If he starts cranking out crap like Hancock and Transformers I'm going to have to smack him silly. I hope he is able to balance some of the bigger fare with the small indie projects he seems to like.

Hey, we just think he should have been listed. We've been, um, vocal in saying so. That's all.

What an excellent reply. =D> Love it.

Also re Radcliffe's theatre acting. I applaud his bravery in taking on the play. I dont however think being a good theatre actor necessarily ensures you become a long term Hollywood Movie Star. I think Daniel will never get to the very top outside of the HP umbrella but will tick along with a decent amount of work. He's not as versatile as Christian Bale and doesnt really have a leading man's physique. That lack of height will eventually have an effect on the roles he's offered. He's protected to a degree while HP films are shelled out but once they are complete the industry wont be as warm to him.

The tMF website has Pattinson as the No1 hottest young movie star and I couldnt agree more.

robineau said: For someone who admits to not having seen much of his work, you sure are knowledgable about his star power, aren't you? Isn't the size and dedication of his fan base enough of an indication on that front? This is an actor with–as you state–"nothing" to base his star power on, yet he manages to be in the Top Five of IMDb's Starmeter for the last several months solid…along with the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Christian Bale, and Heath Ledger. This is not a *small* fan base, I am sorry to say.

You are entirely correct in stating that he doesn't have any big-bank solo projects under his belt. But is the bank that Twilight is going to bring in really in that much doubt? I mean, this is in no way a $300-million dollar blockbuster here, but it will do respectable business. And then there are two sequels in the works. How is this any different from the future projects that land Anton Yelchin or Kodi Smit-McPhee on the list? And really, if we're talking box office, what kind of numbers have Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emile Hirsch been responsible for? Do I think they're excellent actors? You bet! In fact, Joseph is one of my faves…but I fail to see why all of these actors are somehow able to make the list, yet the idea of Robert Pattinson is somehow offensive or silly.

Look, do I think he's going to be a big star? Yes. Do I think he should have at least been on the list? Yes. Do I think he's another Will Smith? Another Shia LaBeouf? God, I hope not, honestly. If he starts cranking out crap like Hancock and Transformers I'm going to have to smack him silly. I hope he is able to balance some of the bigger fare with the small indie projects he seems to like.

Hey, we just think he should have been listed. We've been, um, vocal in saying so. That's all.

I just wanted to commend this comment…very well said, all valid and great points. We're on the very same page robineau…

JD92 said: So I can understand that your all fans of his and like his work so want him/beleive he WILL be the next big star, and I will say that I have not seen either of his new movies that came out this year so I cant comment on his performance in them. My comment however is, why do you think he will be the next Will Smith type of star? (snip) Now lets say he is infact as good as everyone says he is, does the really mean hes the next big star? in my opinion no, since there are many people who are very very good, but did not become a really big star, and robert pattinson still has not been in a movie that was a big hit yet so there is nothing to really base this star power on, whereas the rest of the people on this list have either been in more movies, or have had some hits already, take shia for example, in the past few years hes has a bunch of movies that made lots of bank. But as it stands I wouldnt say Robert pattinson has anything to base star power on, good acting maybe, but not star power.

For someone who admits to not having seen much of his work, you sure are knowledgable about his star power, aren't you? Isn't the size and dedication of his fan base enough of an indication on that front? This is an actor with–as you state–"nothing" to base his star power on, yet he manages to be in the Top Five of IMDb's Starmeter for the last several months solid…along with the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Christian Bale, and Heath Ledger. This is not a *small* fan base, I am sorry to say.

You are entirely correct in stating that he doesn't have any big-bank solo projects under his belt. But is the bank that Twilight is going to bring in really in that much doubt? I mean, this is in no way a $300-million dollar blockbuster here, but it will do respectable business. And then there are two sequels in the works. How is this any different from the future projects that land Anton Yelchin or Kodi Smit-McPhee on the list? And really, if we're talking box office, what kind of numbers have Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emile Hirsch been responsible for? Do I think they're excellent actors? You bet! In fact, Joseph is one of my faves…but I fail to see why all of these actors are somehow able to make the list, yet the idea of Robert Pattinson is somehow offensive or silly.

Look, do I think he's going to be a big star? Yes. Do I think he should have at least been on the list? Yes. Do I think he's another Will Smith? Another Shia LaBeouf? God, I hope not, honestly. If he starts cranking out crap like Hancock and Transformers I'm going to have to smack him silly. I hope he is able to balance some of the bigger fare with the small indie projects he seems to like.

Hey, we just think he should have been listed. We've been, um, vocal in saying so. That's all.

I actually think if you were going to compare Pattinson with anyone you'd say he has a Depp vibe to him. I could easily see him in a Edward Scissorhands role. I couldnt see Shia playing a role like that in a month of sundays. Twilight has given him a big fanbase and thats useful in todays precarious movie industry but a lot of his fans arent just teeny popper girls who know zero about his other roles. A lot have taken the time to search out his other work and cant wait to see his new projects. Personally I'm more excited to see him as Dali than I am Twilight. Pattinson hasnt been around as long as Shia but I do think he'll pass him by in the not to distant future and get the more interesting and long term career. I think his talent, versatility, timeless quality, sex appeal, varied fanbase, charisma, wit/comic timing, leading man looks and build and quirky personality (not forgetting his musical ability) will make him a huge film star.