His movie career started after being spotted in a middle school play by director Wes Anderson, but it took career took a major leap in 2017, when he was nominated for an Oscar for his breakout role in Manchester By the Sea. He was just 18 when he played that role making him one of the youngest actors to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Since then, Hedge has been in films such as Lady Bird and Boy Erased, and has acted opposite such acting legends as Julia Roberts and Meryl Steep.
His newest film is French Exit, which sees him star opposite Michelle Pfeifer, who plays his mother.
Hedges joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss filming the dark comedy and his astounding hit rate with starring in Best Picture nominated movies.
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