Freddie Highmore is Astro Boy

Freddie Highmore keeps close to costar Kristen Bell as they attend the premiere of their new flick, Astro Boy, at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night (October 19).

The 17-year-old British-born actor voices the title character in the flick.

Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive blue energy, Astro Boy (Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it means to be a hero.

Astro Boy hits theaters THIS Friday, October 23rd. 20+ pics inside…