The following contains light spoilers for A Quiet Place: Day One, now playing in theaters

One of the stars of A Quiet Place: Day One is set to make their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut next year, and their performance in the horror film has me more excited than ever. The Quiet Place films are a uniquely actor-heavy take on the horror genre. Because of the largely silent nature of the films, more emphasis is placed on the performances than in other horror properties. It’s one of the reasons I enjoy the series, as it provides a more performance-rich take on the genre.

A Quiet Place: Day One‘s cast does well in the latest entry to the series, particularly one of the stars. Although he’s been impressive in other properties before this, his role in A Quiet Place: Day One highlights his flexibility and underscores his ability to gel easily into a larger franchise. It’s a strong showing from the actor that perfectly compliments Lupita Nyong’o’s Sam and her search for pizza. If they can bring that same range to their upcoming superhero performance, they could be a highlight of one of the MCU’s most stacked casts.

Joseph Quinn Is Great In A Quiet Place: Day One

Joseph Quinn Finds A Strong Vulnerable Edge In The Horror Movie

Joseph Quinn does terrific work in A Quiet Place: Day One, making me more excited than ever for his inclusion into the MCU. Quinn plays Eric in A Quiet Place: Day One. One of the survivors of the initial arrival of the Death Angels, Eric finds himself doing his best to survive alongside Sam and her audience favorite cat Frodo. Quinn does solid work that fits well into the film’s general style, acquainting himself well to the sudden scares and bursts of movement. However, I was genuinely impressed by how well Quinn adjusted to the film’s character-driven but silent focus.

Quinn has to explore a lot of emotional places with Eric, who is a deceptively tricky character. Eric has moments of deep sadness and terror, but a clear vulnerable side and a surprising amount of charm. It’s a unique balancing act, especially considering the film is largely dialogue-free due to the nature of the Death Angels. Quinn had to convey all of that depth largely through minor physical actions or expressions. Playing too soft would have made him forgettable, but going too broad would have ruined the character. Instead, Quinn finds the balance that makes him feel painfully human.

Joseph Quinn Already Has Big Franchise Experience

Joseph Quinn Has Shown Off Some Impressive Range

It’s a great performance from Joseph Quinn, and a good showcase for the up-and-coming star. Making his feature film debut in 2018’s World War II horror film Overlord, Quinn has proven at home in tightly constructed dramas and larger-than-life blockbusters. In fact, his appearance in A Quiet Place is just the latest franchise the actor has joined. Quinn rose in prominence when he appeared as Eddie in Stranger Things season 4. Despite joining the series late in its run, Quinn fit perfectly into the dynamic of the cast and became a fan favorite.

Quinn is also set to appear in the upcoming Gladiator II, highlighting his adaptability and ability to appear in big-name franchise properties. It’s easy for actors to get lost amid the spectacle and scope of those projects, but certain performers have been impressing me with their ability to retain grounded elements of their performances while still fitting into that tenor. In that sense, Quinn is similar to fellow rising stars like Iman Vellani, who are often the highlights of the productions they’re in. The two actors are about to share another distinction soon enough, too.

Joseph Quinn Is A Big Part Of One Of The MCU’s Most Exciting Casts

Joseph Quinn Is The Next Human Torch

The Joseph Quinn roles I’m most excited for is Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch in the upcoming MCU film The Fantastic Four. It’s already shaping up to be one of the most impressive casts of any MCU film, with Johnny playing an important part in the core dynamic. Johnny Storm has to be boisterous, the carefree “younger brother” of the superhero family unit. Previous Human Torch actors like Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan nailed the bravado, but their films failed to truly expand on the quiet vulnerability and character that makes fans like me love Johnny.

Quinn’s performance in A Quiet Place: Day One shows he may be well-suited to find that element of the character. He can keep his performance believable even when acting against VFX, a boon for any actor in the MCU. He showcased a solid amount of charm when he needed to , an important attribute for one of Marvel’s most openly flirty heroes. Quinn was particularly impressive with Eric’s big emotional beats, giving me hope he can nail any dramatic beats Johnny encounters. Joseph Quinn’s A Quiet Place: Day One performance has me convinced he’ll be the best on-screen Human Torch yet.