Alright, gather 'round, folks. I've got a tale to spin about Thomas Brodie-Sangster, the young heartthrob who made us all go "Aww, shucks!" in The Maze Runner. Now, you might be wondering, "How old was that little cutie pie when he was running around in that massive hedge maze?" Well, buckle up, 'cause here we go!
Born in the '90s? Say it ain't so!
First things first, let's address the elephant in the room. Yes, Thomas Brodie-Sangster was indeed born in the '90s. That's right, folks, he's a '95er, to be precise. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But he looks like he should be playing with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures, not fighting off giant rat monsters!" Well, that's the magic of cinema, my friends. It's all smoke and mirrors, or in this case, good ol' fashioned makeup and camera angles.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We're here to talk about The Maze Runner, not Thomas' entire career. So, let's rewind the clock to the year 2014, the year the first Maze Runner movie hit the big screens.
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2014: The Year of the Maze
In 2014, Thomas was a sprightly 18-year-old, just a baby in the world of Hollywood. Now, you might be thinking, "But Thomas looks like he's about 12 in that movie!" And you'd be right. The magic of cinema, remember? But I digress.
The Maze Runner Characters Newt
So, there you have it. Thomas Brodie-Sangster was 18 when he played the young, brave, and oh-so-innocent Thomas in The Maze Runner. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But what about the sequels? How old was he in those?" Well, that's a story for another time, my friends. For now, let's just appreciate the fact that Thomas was old enough to drive a car in real life, but young enough to play a kid in a giant maze.
Fun Fact: Thomas is a Renaissance Man
Now, you might be wondering, "What else has this young whippersnapper been up to?" Well, let me tell you, Thomas is quite the Renaissance man. He's acted in movies like Love Actually and Nanny McPhee, he's voiced characters in animated films like The Queen's Corgi and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and he's even tried his hand at directing and producing. And if that wasn't enough, he's also a musician, playing the drums and guitar. I tell you, the kid's got talent!
Maze Runner Thomas And Newt
But enough about Thomas' impressive resume. We've got a maze to get back to. So, the next time you're watching The Maze Runner, remember, Thomas might look like a kid, but he was actually old enough to vote (in the UK, at least) when he was running around in that maze. Isn't that just the darndest thing?
And there you have it, folks. The tale of Thomas Brodie-Sangster's age in The Maze Runner. I hope you've enjoyed this little trip down memory lane. Now, who's ready for some cake? I'm suddenly feeling quite peckish.