It was this series that gave Jared Leto his ticket to big cinema, but it was quickly taken off the air

In his youth, Jared Leto worked as a dishwasher, but he always dreamed of big cinema.

A handsome man, known to the general audience from films like "Requiem for a Dream" and "Dallas Buyers Club," started his career with episodic roles in TV series, like most Hollywood stars. However, he didn't have to wait long for his first "breakthrough" role.

At the age of 21, landed the lead male role in the multi-episode project "My So-Called Life" (1994). The series followed the life of 15-year-old Angela Chase (Claire Danes), a high school student in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. The show realistically depicted the lives of teenagers in the mid-90s, their problems and experiences.
Actor and musician Jared Leto with long hair at a social event
Jared Leto
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A significant part of the narrative focused on Angela's crush on Jordan Catalano (played by Jared Leto), a laconic and thus enigmatic handsome young man who seemed unattainable to her. Leto's character played in a band, had a "bad boy" reputation, and suffered from dyslexia.

It aired on the American channel ABC but was taken off the air rather quickly, with only 19 episodes released. The exact reason for its discontinuation is unknown, especially since the series received high critical acclaim.
Young Jared Leto in a velvet jacket leans against a school locker
Jared Leto in "My So-Called Life"
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For Leto, "My So-Called Life" became a stepping stone in his career, as we believe at zoomboola.com. Esteemed directors noticed him immediately, and he was subsequently invited only for major roles in feature films.

Even years later, "My So-Called Life" holds top positions in the rankings of the best series and TV shows about youth. On the Rotten Tomatoes website, the series has a 94% "freshness" rating. Isn't that a reason to take a look at a young Jared and once again appreciate his brilliant performance?