
You've had a really long career in young adult and coming-of-age media. I feel like that was a priority of the creators, to make sure that everything was spot-on accurate, and authentic. But I'm from Anaheim where the show takes place and the makeup of this show is accurate to my own experience. I mean, not high school now, because of COVID everyone's not in high school.

I'm not in high school now and the show is trying to showcase high school now.

Justice Smith: I feel like it's pretty accurately represented. Inverse: How did your high school experience compare to the one you portray in Generation? This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Read our full interview with Smith for details on his new show, why he doesn't see a Detective Pikachu sequel in his future, and much more. While there will be no shortage of action and adventure in Smith's future with his upcoming role in the star-studded Dungeons and Dragons movie, Generation allows him to go back to his roots and explore the daring emotional stunts of puberty. "There's something about it that's cathartic. "I love doing action films and adventure films," says Smith. Look no further than Detective Pikachu and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdomfor the high-octane fare Smith's sought out in his career.

20th Century Foxīeyond mastering the art of the coming-of-age story, Smith has also found time for more than a few cinematic adventures. Nat Wolff and Justice Smith in Paper Towns.
