In 2007, a dapper young star named Shia LaBeouf appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair next to an interesting caption: “Can Hollywood Turn 21-Year-Old Shia LaBeouf Into the Next Tom Hanks?” Provocative. Of course, LaBeouf’s career shifted from that of a Hanks-ian, potential Oscar nominee to the domain of a de rigueur action star. The youngster may not have followed Vanity Fair ‘s wish list since starring in the first Transformers film, but maybe he scored a more interesting feat — becoming our generation’s Michael J. Fox.
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Is Shia LaBeouf the New Michael J. Fox?