Chances are good that you’ve already got a running list of your favorite Rebel Wilson performances, and soon, you’ll be adding “Senior Year.”
Audiences first came to know and love the Australian actress thanks to her scene-stealing work in ensemble comedies such as “Bridesmaids,” “Bachelorette,” and “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” Wilson really became a household name with her side-splitting performance as Amy in the “Pitch Perfect” trilogy. Since then, she’s taken the spotlight in several memorable romantic comedies, including “How to Be Single” and “Isn’t It Romantic,” and she’s also proven to be a standout in fantasy fare like “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” and buddy action vehicles like “The Hustle.” Wilson’s ability to deliver truly uproarious lines with a straight face has made her one to watch right from the start of her impressive filmography, and fans can certainly count on more of that with her turn as Stephanie in this new film.
Meanwhile, portraying the teenaged version of Stephanie is another wonder from Down Under, Angourie Rice. Rice is quickly becoming one of the busiest young actors in Hollywood after managing to steal all of her scenes in star-studded films like “The Nice Guys” and “The Beguiled” and earning a key place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as ambitious student broadcaster Betty Brant in the most recent “Spider-Man” series. Rice has also become a staple of the small screen, thanks to her take-notice turns in celebrated series such as “Black Mirror” and “Mare of Easttown.” In “Senior Year,” she reveals her rare gift for playing a character who’s endlessly confident and determined to achieve her own happy ending.
