As the years passed, Osment began transitioning into more mature roles. By his late teens, his appearance had changed, and he was no longer the boy with the round, innocent face audiences remembered. After a quieter period in his career, he made a bold return in the 2010s, sporting a beard and a more rugged look that left many fans stunned by his transformation. His performances in projects like Tusk and Sex Ed showed his willingness to take on unconventional, comedic, and even edgy roles, proving his versatility as an actor.