Final Destination, the first movie: Where are the actors now?
Final Destination: its origins
In 2000, in the midst of teenage slasher fever, James Wong went off the path set by 'Scream' and its imitators to start a legendary franchise: 'Final Destination'.
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Quarter of a century
It was a critical and public success and, 25 years later, we still have a saga that is going strong, with six powerful instalments. But do you remember the cast of the original?
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Devon Sawa (1978)
Devon Sawa was 22 years old when he played Alex Browning.
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He was Hollywood's hottest boy but his star never quite shone as brightly as it was meant to, although he has never lacked work.
Ali Larter (1976)
Ali Larter was 24 when she stepped into the shoes of Clear Rivers.
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Like Devon Sawa, she has not stopped working but has never quite made the leap that was expected of her. She is, however, a true horror film muse and has a huge following thanks to 'Heroes'.
Kerr Smith (1972)
Smith was 28 at the time of filming, when he played the insufferable Carter Horton.
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He has had a career that has been fascinating as well as quite up-and-down - he can boast of having appeared in series such as 'Dawson's Creek', 'NCIS', 'Riverdale' and 'The Resident'.
Kristen Cloke (1968)
She was 32 when she stepped into the shoes of Valerie Lewton in 'Final Destination'.
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In the 21st century, her roles have been few and far between, although she has been selective in her choices, appearing in series such as 'The X-Files' and films like 'Lady Bird'.
Sean William Scott (1976)
He was 26 years old and his role in the saga was Billy Hitchcok, but by then he was already Stifler to everyone.
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Twenty-five years have passed and the actor has played all sorts of roles but, in 2025, Sean William Scott is still and will still be Stifler. That's the thing about playing a legendary character.
Tony Todd (1954)
He was 46 when he played William Bludworth in the film.
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Todd was a legend of horror cinema and as such has worked on more than 250 films during his career, especially in the 21st century. 'Final Destination: Bloodline' (2025) was his last work before he died of stomach cancer in November 2024.
Amanda Detmer (1971)
Amanda Detmer was 29 when she played Terry Chaney.
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