re: Why aren't there any young action stars anymore?

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But he was still cast in Terminator and given equal billing as Christian fricking Bale, a legitimately incredible actor. The guy had had bit roles before this film, and all of the sudden he's being billed on the same level as Bale as if we should recognize him? Seriously, look at this poster:

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I think he got his recognition in Hollywood circles just for being the lead in Avatar. Even though it came out after Terminator it was in production for so long he must have gotten some recognition for it.