Paul Dano has played a multitude of complex characters over the course of his over 20-year career. His filmography is one that would make any aspiring actor jealous. Not only has he starred in a number of widely successful and acclaimed films, but he has also held his own against acting greats such as Hugh Jackman and Daniel Day-Lewis. The best Paul Dano movies are those that challenge his acting skills and feature him alongside his well-known peers. They are movies that satisfy both the cinephile and the casual movie-lover with thorough character studies and interesting plotlines. 2j6f6h

Steven Spielberg's, The Fablemans, released in late November to great critical success and the director's semi-autobiography has been touted as personal, satisfying, and a sign that the legendary director has not lost his touch at age 75. Casting the film was not the easiest decision for the director as he needed to pick the right actors to portray real-life people that he was closest to growing up. For the part of his own father, Burt Fableman in the story, Spielberg made the unusual but rewarding decision to pick Paul Dano.

Spoilers for Riddler: Year One #1 by DC ComicsDC Comics has just revealed where Paul Dano's Riddler from The Batman will get his name, E. Nigma, as a new tie-in comic written by the actor dives deeper into the character's origin. In Riddler: Year One #1, a website where Edward Nashton was radicalized and propped up as a genius is called Nigma,org, which implies the villain took his name from the once place he didn't need to hide in shame.

Spoilers for Riddler - Year One by Marvel ComicsIn a new six-issue series from DC Comics, Paul Dano is teaming up with artist Stevan Subic to tell the dark origin of The Riddler from The Batman. As part of DC's Black Label imprint, Dano and Subic will reveal how Edward Nashton went from an overlooked forensic ant into a masked killer in Gotham City, which is a can't-miss story for fans of The Batman.

When it comes to young actors, it's not so often that audiences see them with such acclaimed and prosperous careers like Paul Dano has had. From starring in independent dramas and comedies to multi-million dollar superhero blockbusters, it's clear that the actor is doing something right.