The former child actor has finally 'graduated' [='moved on'] 'to' more serious roles.
a 'graduated' cylinder [=a tall, narrow container used for measuring liquids]
My nephew has 'graduated from' baby food 'to' solid food.
(..) Right! Yeah! Wow! You look... Great job growing up. It's nice to see you don't still wear the cap with the mirrors on it. I graduated fourth grade and realized I wasn't a pimp. Remember the class play? You pulled up my skirt and the entire auditorium saw my underpants? Yes. Back then, I used humor (..)1996 TvShow: Friends Title: The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 Season: 2 Episode 12