Quick question about high schoolers

[birdographer]

I’m pretty old, and I may be out of touch. When I watch a show involving high school students, those students invariably look to be about 24 years old. Are there no teenage actors out there to play teenagers?

It’s a little like Denis Leary and his ancient face with newly dark brunette hair. Hmm, maybe they think we are all brainless trumpers who will believe anything?

[JoseBalow]

1. I can't tell how old anyone is anymore

[Xavier Breath]

4. Funny, and not far from the truth.

[mercuryblues]

2. I think it has something to do

With regulations when an actor is under 18. Their hours are limited. On set. Over 18 those pesky regulations disappear.

[Xavier Breath]

3. Has to be one of my biggest tv pet peeves, and a long-standing one.

I get that there are work restrictions with minors, so hire an 18 yo to play the 16 yo, not someone who's 26. Sheesh.