How Old Were the Actors in The Final Girls When the Movie Came Out?

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In March 2015, Nina Dobrev attended the American comedy horror film The Final Girls premiere during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at The Paramount Theater in Austin.

Nina Dobrev's boho braided hairstyle complemented her bold dressNina Dobrev’s boho braided hairstyle complemented her bold dress (Credit: WENN / Arnold Wells)

Cast and Characters

At the time of the world premiere of “The Final Girls” on March 13, 2015, Taissa Farmiga was 20, Nina Dobrev was 26, and Thomas Middleditch was 33.

They portrayed Max Cartwright, Vicki Summers, and Duncan, respectively. During the movie’s rehearsal, Thomas Middleditch stumbled over the velvet rope in the theater.

The director, Todd Strauss-Schulson, saw an opportunity for humor and included the mishap in the final film, allowing the audience to focus on the cardboard standee for “Camp Bloodbath 2: Cruel Summer” for a brief moment.

Taissa Farmiga as Max Cartwright, Nina Dobrev as Vicki Summers, and Thomas Middleditch as Duncan in the 2015 American comedy horror film The Final GirlsTaissa Farmiga as Max Cartwright, Nina Dobrev as Vicki Summers, and Thomas Middleditch as Duncan in the 2015 American comedy horror film The Final Girls (Credit: Stage 6 Films)

Emotional Tribute Through Film

Creating “The Final Girls” was an emotional process for co-writer Joshua John Miller. The film helped him come to terms with the loss of his father, Jason Miller, a renowned actor best known for his role as Father Karras in the iconic horror movie The Exorcist, released in 1973.

Through the film, Joshua could pay tribute to his late father and work through his grief.

Premiere and Cast Age

Todd Strauss-Schulson was born on August 3, 1980, so he was 34 years old when The Final Girls premiered on March 13, 2015. He directed the film.

Malin Akerman was born on May 12, 1978, so she was 36 years old at the time of the world premiere of “The Final Girls” on March 13, 2015. She played the role of Amanda Cartwright.

Actress Nina Dobrev, actress Malin Akerman, director Todd Strauss-Schulson and actress Taissa Farmiga attend the Final Girls" photo call during the 2015 Toronto International Film FestivalActress Nina Dobrev, actress Malin Akerman, director Todd Strauss-Schulson, and actress Taissa Farmiga attend the Final Girls” photocall during the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival at the Ryerson Theatre on September 19, 2015, in Toronto, Canada (Credit: Dara Kushner / INFphoto)

Fashion Critique at SXSW Premiere

At the premiere of The Final Girls during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival, the then-26-year-old The Vampire Diaries star did not impress the fashion critics in a $7,895 ombre silk charmeuse gown from Elie Saab.

Nina Dobrev in an Elie Saab Spring 2015 coral and yellow ombre gown at the premiere of ‘The Final Girls’Nina Dobrev in an Elie Saab Spring 2015 coral and yellow ombre gown at the premiere of ‘The Final Girls’ during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at The Paramount Theatre in Austin on March 13, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Arnold Wells)

She styled the coral and yellow ombre dress from the Spring 2015 collection with a gold Elie Saab clutch and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

Elie Saab High-Slit Ombre Silk Gown in Coral Reef/LemonElie Saab High-Slit Ombre Silk Gown in Coral Reef/Lemon, $7,895