When it comes to kid performances in feature films, the bar is rarely set super high. As much as you might want Abigail Breslin in 'Little Miss Sunshine,' you sometimes end up with something more serviceable – and that's okay since there are very few Sam's from 'Love Actually' wandering the planet.
Fortunately, newbie actor Walker Scobell raises the bar considerably for what you can expect from a new face – especially when it comes to comedy – in 'The Adam Project.' In the film, Scobell plays young Adam, the 12-year-old self of Ryan Reynolds' fighter pilot character – and does it so well that you can't help but think this kid is here to stay. Here's more about the talented actor who matches Reynolds barb for barb.