Garrick Benabe

Garrick Benabe, now there’s a dude who’s been making some waves lately, especially with “Old Guy” and “Sunrise” both dropping in 2024. You might not have caught his name on every billboard yet, but he’s got that kind of face—one you remember, even if you can’t quite put your finger on where you’ve seen him before. In “Old Guy,” Benabe dives into this role that’s equal parts nostalgia and biting humor. He doesn’t just play the washed-up mentor, he kinda morphs into this walking, talking relic who’s seen it all and is so over everyone’s nonsense. There’s this dry wit he brings, almost like he’s in on every joke, even when he’s the punchline. The movie itself juggles themes of aging, relevance, and the weird ways people try to stay afloat when the world’s moved on. Benabe’s performance? It’s not flashy, but there’s a realness to it, like he’s channeling every grumpy uncle you’ve ever met but making you root for him anyway. Now “Sunrise” is a totally different beast. There’s this moody, almost haunting vibe running through the whole film, and Benabe takes on a more subdued, introspective character. No big speeches, no dramatic meltdowns—just lots of subtle looks and a kind of quiet tension simmering under the surface. He somehow turns the smallest moments into something that sticks with you. There’s a loneliness to his character, but also this stubborn hope, like he’s clinging to the idea that things might actually get better. Both films show off his range, honestly. If he keeps this up, he might just be one of those actors people start talking about a lot more.