Why do 20 year olds play teenagers in movies?

Originally Answered: Why are adults in their late 20s or even their 30s so often cast as teenagers in movies and TV shows? It has to do with labor laws and with notability. They want popular actors in their movie and there aren’t that many popular actors that are teens so they use adults.

What happens if a child watches adult content?

Physical: Studies have shown that viewing Internet pornography can reduce the amount of gray matter in the brain. For a child whose brain is still under development, exposure and consumption of porn can lead to significant learning problems later on.

Is it illegal for a child to watch an 18 film?

There is nothing illegal about someone under the age of 18 (17 is actually the minimum age recommended for R-rated movies in the U.S.) to watch an R-rated movie.

Can kids watch mature movies?

According to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), children below 17 years are not permitted to watch R-rated movies without adult supervision. That is due to the strong language used as well as the adult themes and activities that are characteristic of such films.

Why do TV shows cast older actors?

Television series tend to be filmed over the course of several months or even years. Because of this a child actor can run the risk of outgrowing the age of their characters, so television shows cast older actors who wont age as noticeably.

Can I take my 14 year old to see a 15 film?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.

Can I take my kid to a PG-13 movie?

According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content.

Why do old people play high schoolers in movies?

A big reason is the flexibility that comes with adult actors such as not having to permit to child labor laws. Also after all these years of using actors who are older make teens who are the actual age seem too young to fit the role.