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5 Times Adults Were Cast As Teenagers (+ Absolutely No One Was Fooled)

Summary by Thought Catalog
The world is always looking for a new sexy teen melodrama to watch. The general public just can’t go long without one. There are just so many tropes to love. There’s the convoluted writing designed to generate maximum hook-ups. There are those killer soundtracks. And don’t forget the greatest trope of all: Hot 27 and 28-year-olds playing teenagers. For instance, Netflix’s Elite boasted a cast of mostly PhD-aged actors from its get-go: For the ru…

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Thought Catalog broke the news in on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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