Hollywood’s New Guard: Celeb Kids Take the Director's Chair
Nepo Babies Unite! The Scholarly Note Exclusively Reveals the Cast of Maude Apatow's Directorial Debut, Poetic License
In a shocking turn of events, The Scholarly Note has exclusively obtained the list of cast members for Maude Apatow's directorial debut, Poetic License. And let us tell you, it's a veritable Who's Who of nepotism! Maude, daughter of Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow, is making her directorial debut with the film, which boasts an impressive roster of celebrity offspring.
At the center of this nepo baby extravaganza is Maude herself, 27, who began acting at the tender age of seven with a role in her father's comedy film The 40-Year-Old Virgin. But don't think for a second that Maude's success is solely due to her famous parents – no, she's worked hard to carve out her own niche in Hollywood.
In fact, Maude has spoken out about the backlash she faced when people began referring to her as a "nepo baby." In an interview with Net-a-Porter, she confessed that at first, it was "sad" to see the reaction. However, she's since learned to shrug off the criticism and focus on making good work.
And what better way to prove herself than by assembling a cast of fellow nepo babies for her directorial debut? Enter Cooper Hoffman, son of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who made his acting debut in 2021's Licorice Pizza. Yes, you read that right – Cooper is the latest addition to the long list of talented offspring trying to make it big in Hollywood.
But wait, there's more! Nico Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, will also be starring alongside Maude in Poetic License. And let us tell you, she's no stranger to nepotism herself – after all, her parents are a power couple in the industry!
And then there's Jake Bongiovi, son of Jon Bon Jovi, who made his acting debut just last year in the romantic comedy Sweethearts. While he may not have followed directly in his father's footsteps, Jake has certainly learned how to handle fame from his rockstar dad.
But perhaps the most fascinating addition to the cast is Maisy Stella, daughter of MaryLynne and Brad Stella. This 21-year-old nepo baby had her breakthrough role in musical series Nashville, where she starred alongside her sister Lennon. And let's not forget that the siblings have been touring together as country music duo Lennon & Maisy – talk about a power couple!
So what can we expect from this talented group of nepo babies? According to Maude, they're all about using comedy as a tool to tell flawed and complicated characters' stories. And with their combined talents and famous parentage, it's safe to say that Poetic License is going to be one wild ride.
Stay tuned for more updates on the film, and in the meantime, get ready to witness the ultimate nepo baby showdown!
