A Long Walk Fan Made A Bold Claim About The Movie’s Young Protagonist, And Now Other King Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing

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Though it didn’t become a blockbuster, the new movie *The Long Walk* – based on Stephen King’s debut novel – performed well in theaters and has received positive reviews. Critics are especially impressed with the film’s young cast. Cooper Hoffman, son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, delivers a strong performance as the lead, but another actor is receiving most of the attention.

In *The Long Walk*, Hoffman stars as Ray Garrity, the central character in a story about fifty young men competing in a grueling walking contest in a bleak future. The goal? To walk the farthest without pausing or slowing down. Garrity quickly becomes friends with Peter McVries, played by David Jonsson, and Jonsson’s performance has especially impressed viewers. Some are even predicting he has the potential to become a truly exceptional actor for his generation.

Jonsson is a rising star. He began acting on British television in 2018 and has rapidly gained recognition, landing roles in significant projects. He recently impressed audiences with his performance as Andy, the android, in Fede Alvarez’s *Alien: Romulus*. Given his strong work in just the past few years, people are starting to believe there’s no limit to what he can achieve.

Besides *The Long Walk* and *Alien: Romulus*, the actor also showed off his talent as a lead in the romantic comedy *Rye Lane*.

Jonsson’s performance in *The Long Walk* is truly deserving of the praise it receives. The entire cast is strong, but McVries has the most impactful character journey, giving Jonsson a lot to work with. His performance is key to the film’s ending, which differs from Stephen King’s novel, but I found it to be much more powerful and heartbreaking.

David Jonsson is poised for success with several exciting projects on the horizon. He’s starring in *Scandalous!*, the first feature film directed by Colman Domingo, and will portray Sammy Davis Jr. alongside Sydney Sweeney as Kim Novak. This film delves into their controversial relationship, which faced strong opposition and even violence in the late 1950s. Even his previous roles are generating buzz for these upcoming films, simply because he’s involved.

Landing a role as a legendary figure like Sammy Davis Jr. could be a huge breakthrough for David Jonsson in Hollywood. Given his talent so far, he’s likely to deliver another strong performance, and many people believe this role will ultimately earn him major awards.

David Jonsson is a promising talent with a bright future. Though it’s still early in his career, he’s one to watch. It’s uncertain if he’ll be in the upcoming *Alien: Romulus* sequel, but if he is, he’s expected to give a truly impressive performance.

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2025-09-17 16:40