The 28-year-old actor is finally gaining recognition after his role in everyone's new favorite horror movie, Weapons.&nbsp;

Austin Abrams is quickly becoming one of Hollywood&rsquo;s most talked-about actors thanks to his gripping and darkly comedic performance in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/amy-madigan-weapons-movie-cast-plot-review-zach-cregger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Weapons</a>, the newest film from Barbarian director Zach Cregger. In the hit thriller, Abrams plays James, a struggling addict whose life spirals even further when a run-in with a cop leads him to accidentally uncover the whereabouts of several missing children during a botched robbery. Critics and fans alike have praised Abrams for his layered portrayal, bringing both grit and humor to the role.
If the name and face sound familiar to you, you're not crazy&mdash;Abrams has been around the block in big Hollywood projects, including a small role in HBO's <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/euphoria-season-3-cast-details-rosalia-hunter-schafer-zendaya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Euphoria</a>, Netflix's Dash &amp; Lily, and more. With this new film under his belt, it&rsquo;s clear he&rsquo;s ready for more than just supporting roles, especially with the movie earning high praise for his standout performance.
With his name percolating to the top of all social media and search engines over the weekend, L'OFFICIEL has everything you need to know about the 28-year-old Weapons <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/tags/actor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">actor.</a>&nbsp;

<h2 data-start="599" data-end="645">Austin Abrams&rsquo; Breakout and Early Career</h2>

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While Weapons may be cementing his status as a serious leading man, Abrams has been steadily building his r&eacute;sum&eacute; for over a decade. He first appeared in small roles in TV shows like The Inbetweeners and Shameless before gaining attention for his recurring role as Ron Anderson in AMC&rsquo;s The Walking Dead.

<h2 data-start="946" data-end="990">Austin Abrams in Euphoria and Dash &amp; Lily</h2>

Many viewers know Abrams as the soft-spoken Ethan Lewis from HBO&rsquo;s hit series Euphoria, where his sweet, understated performance stood out among the show&rsquo;s chaotic drama. His character was the boyfriend of Barbie Ferreira's Kat, who didn't really like him. Poor guy. He also starred as Dash in Netflix&rsquo;s holiday rom-com series Dash &amp; Lily, which earned him a new wave of fans for his charming, witty delivery.

<h2 data-start="1312" data-end="1337">Austin Abrams Movie and TV Shows&nbsp;</h2>

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Abrams has also appeared in films like Paper Towns alongside Cara Delevingne in 2015, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Brad&rsquo;s Status with Ben Stiller. He also played Max in Netflix's Do Revenge starring Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes. His versatility, effortlessly shifting from romance to horror to intense drama, has made him one of the most promising young actors to watch. With the latest buzz around Weapons, it&rsquo;s clear Austin Abrams&rsquo; career is only just getting started, and I, for one, am definitely seated.&nbsp;

Who is Austin Abrams? The Breakout Star of Zach Cregger’s 'Weapons'

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