Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the star of Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2, and here's how old he was in both films. While Aaron Taylor-Johnson has gone on to become a pretty major star, the Kick-Ass series was one of the actor's breakout roles, with the action comedy being what launched him into stardom. Due to the nature of the films, Aaron Taylor-Johnson was pretty young when acting in Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2, with his age having an incredible influence on the films.

Based on the comic book series of the same name, the Kick-Ass movies are a sardonic take on the world of superheroes, with the R-rated comedy parodying many comic tropes and storylines. The films follow Dave Lizewski, a young teenager who decides he wants to be a vigilante superhero that protects Staten Island, New York. Taking up the mantle of Kick-Ass, the young hero is launched into stardom, leading to a plethora of copycats popping up. The relatively grounded superhero series is a hilarious spin on the stories of Marvel and DC, and here's how old Aaron Taylor-Johnson was when he brought the titular character to life.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is 18 In Kick-Ass, 22 In Kick-Ass 2

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While filming the original Kick-Ass, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was only 18 years old. This was the ideal age for the character of Dave Lizewski, as the actor is still in his teens, but him being an adult gives the film a lot of leeway. Kick-Ass is an incredibly R-rated film, and while there was controversy surrounding Chloë Grace Moretz age in Kick-Ass, Aaron Taylor-Johnson's age allowed him to slide by controversy-free.

By the time Kick-Ass 2 came around, several years had passed, meaning that Aaron Taylor-Johnson was actually 22. Although only two years pass between the events of Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2, over three years passed in between the two films being released. Because of this, Aaron Taylor-Johnson looks significantly older while wearing the green spandex in the second Kick-Ass movie.

How Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Age Impacts The Kick-Ass Movies

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While Aaron Taylor-Johnson's age of 18 years old was perfect for Kick-Ass, his age in Kick-Ass 2 wasn't quite as ideal. As a 22-year-old, Aaron Taylor-Johnson was clearly older than the part he was playing. While Dave Lizewski's age is never confirmed, the character seems to be around 17 or 18 in Kick-Ass 2. Aaron Taylor-Johnson's age doesn't actively hurt the film, but it is noticeable.

One big problem with Aaron Taylor-Johnson's age in Kick-Ass 2 has to do with Hit-Girl. In Kick-Ass 2, Hit-Girl actress Chloë Grace Moretz was only 15, with her once again playing an assassin child. However, Hit-Girl and Kick-Ass develop a relationship in Kick-Ass 2, with their age gap being a bit problematic. While the age of the characters is fine, the age of the actors makes the romance scenes uncomfortable, especially when the two kiss at the end of the film. Obviously this isn't Aaron-Taylor Johnson's fault, but it does change the dynamic between Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2.