Forbes has just released their yearly 30 Under 30 list dedicated to the biggest breakout young talents of 2015, and the leads of Star Wars: The Force Awakens were added to the list.
In the Hollywood & Entertainment section of the 30 Under 30 List, prominently featured is The Force Awakens star John Boyega. The actor was the male lead in the new Star Wars at just 23 years old after previously acting in smaller films like Attack the Block and Half of a Yellow Sun.
Also featured is Daisy Ridley, arguably the primary star of The Force Awakens. Ridley's case is even more extraordinary, as she had never appeared in a movie prior to being cast in Star Wars. She only began acting two years ago, landing mainly small roles on television during that time. Both she and Boyega were paid $450,000 for their performance in The Force Awakens, as we previously reported.
Other actors on the list include Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones), Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live), Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey), Brie Larson (Room) and Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn).