NICK ROBINSON

Sundance Film: Toy’s House

Age? “17.”

Where are you from? “Seattle. So I own a lot of North Face, and I certainly enjoy a good cup of coffee.”

Big break? “Landing a role on Melissa & Joey. The series returns on ABC in February.”

First time? “Yes, I am a Sundance virgin.”

What’s the buzz about Toy’s House? “It’s about the friendship between boys and recalls Stand By Me, E.T. and The Goonies. My movie has been scheduled to premiere on Saturday night of the festival’s opening weekend and that has to be a good sign, right?”

Describe your character in one sentence. “Joe is a hopeless romantic at the height of his awkward stage.”

What about before you became a Sundance sensation? “I had a chance to be a busboy at my local greasy spoon, but fortunately other opportunities acting in plays came along. And Boardwalk Empire.”