Jason Momoa Debunks Nepo Baby Claims as Son Nakoa-Wolf Lands Dune Role
Jason Momoa's Teenage Son Slays in Hollywood: Is He a Nepo Baby or Not?
The debate has finally been put to rest - Jason Momoa's 16-year-old son, Nakoa-Wolf, is not a nepotism baby! Well, at least according to his proud papa. In an exclusive interview with Extra, the Aquaman star, 45, shut down any speculation that he helped his son land his first big Hollywood role in the upcoming Dune: Part Three.
Nakoa-Wolf is set to make his acting debut alongside Timothée Chalamat and Zendaya's on-screen twin children in Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated sci-fi epic. But Jason insists that his son's success is all on his own merit. "He did it on his own, I don't want to help him, and he's done it all on his own, and good for him," Jason said with a smile.
We can't help but wonder if Jason was being entirely truthful about not helping out his young son in the industry. After all, Jason has been around the block a few times, starring in blockbuster hits like Dune (which he reprised his role in) and Baywatch at just 19 years old! It's no secret that Jason is a Hollywood A-lister with connections to the top directors and producers.
But Jason's not letting anyone get away with calling Nakoa-Wolf a nepotism baby. "I couldn't do what he's doing at his age, there's no way I could sit in a room with Denis Villeneuve and hold my own," he admitted during an appearance at the Chief of War premiere with his family on Friday. Ouch!
Jason even went so far as to say that Nakoa-Wolf is "better" than him - talk about pride! "We raised him beautiful. We raised our children... it's just, you know, being loved and being confident in themselves... that is what he is. He's very confident," Jason gushed.
But don't get too excited, folks - Nakoa-Wolf still has a long way to go before he becomes the next big Hollywood star. After all, his debut role is alongside two seasoned actors (Zendaya and Timothée Chalamat), who are bound to upstage him in every scene. Still, it's great to see Jason so supportive of his son's endeavors - even if he is being a bit...overly generous with the praise.
The 16-year-old actor has been cast alongside Ida Brooke, 17, in Denis Villeneuve's third Dune instalment, which continues the story of Paul Atreides as he becomes emperor. Nakoa-Wolf will play Leto Atreides, one of Timothée Chalamat and Zendaya's on-screen twin children.
Jason originally played Duncan Idaho in Villeneuve's 2021 Dune film but didn't appear in Dune: Part Two. However, he'll be reprising his role as a ghola (a clone) in the upcoming third instalment - which might just give Nakoa-Wolf some acting tips to take back to the set.
But what about Jason's daughter Lola Iolani? The 18-year-old actress hasn't been seen much on screen, and sources close to the family claim she's not interested in pursuing an acting career. Guess we'll have to wait and see if Nakoa-Wolf follows in his dad's footsteps or carves out his own path in Hollywood.
The Scholarynote.com team has got the scoop on Jason Momoa's latest project - Chief of War, a new Apple TV+ series where he stars as Ka'iana, a war chief who joins a bloody campaign to unite warring islands against colonizers. The show was filmed in Hawaii and New Zealand, and we can't wait to see what all the fuss is about!
In other news, Jason's teenage children stepped out to support him at the premiere of Chief of War on Friday, with Nakoa-Wolf looking dapper in a black suit and tie (who knew he had style?). And yes, that is Jason wearing a fancy feathered cape over his tight T-shirt - we're not sure what to make of it, but hey, when you're a Hollywood A-lister, you can get away with just about anything.
Sources close to the family claim that Jason and his ex-wife Lisa Bonet (57) are "proud" of their children's accomplishments. We hope so! After all, they've been raising them on their own since Nakoa-Wolf was born - well, sort of. Let's be real, folks, when you're a Hollywood couple like Jason and Lisa, you've got an army of nannies and personal assistants to help with childcare duties.
In the end, it's refreshing to see Jason so supportive of his son's acting debut. We hope Nakoa-Wolf takes him up on that offer (wink-wink) - after all, having a famous father can only get you so far in Hollywood!
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Jason Momoa's teenage son Nakoa-Wolf is making waves in Hollywood with his big-screen debut in Dune: Part Three. But is he a nepotism baby or not? The Aquaman star, 45, insists that his 16-year-old son did it all on his own merit. "He did it on his own, I don't want to help him, and he's done it all on his own, and good for him," Jason said with a smile.
In an interview with Extra, Jason gushed about Nakoa-Wolf's acting abilities: "I couldn't do what he's doing at his age, there's no way I could sit in a room with Denis Villeneuve and hold my own." Ouch! It seems like Jason is being a bit too generous with the praise - after all, his son has only just started out in Hollywood!
Sources close to the family claim that Jason and his ex-wife Lisa Bonet (57) are "proud" of their children's accomplishments. We hope so! After all, they've been raising them on their own since Nakoa-Wolf was born - well, sort of. Let's be real, folks, when you're a Hollywood couple like Jason and Lisa, you've got an army of nannies and personal assistants to help with childcare duties.
But don't get too excited just yet, folks - Nakoa-Wolf still has a long way to go before he becomes the next big Hollywood star. After all, his debut role is alongside two seasoned actors (Zendaya and Timothée Chalamat), who are bound to upstage him in every scene. Still, it's great to see Jason so supportive of his son's endeavors - even if he is being a bit...overly generous with the praise.
Nakoa-Wolf has been cast alongside Ida Brooke, 17, in Denis Villeneuve's third Dune instalment, which continues the story of Paul Atreides as he becomes emperor. Nakoa-Wolf will play Leto Atreides, one of Timothée Chalamat and Zendaya's on-screen twin children.
Jason originally played Duncan Idaho in Villeneuve's 2021 Dune film but didn't appear in Dune: Part Two. However, he'll be reprising his role as a ghola (a clone) in the upcoming third instalment - which might just give Nakoa-Wolf some acting tips to take back to the set.
But what about Jason's daughter Lola Iolani? The 18-year-old actress hasn't been seen much on screen, and sources close to the family claim she's not interested in pursuing an acting career. Guess we'll have to wait and see if Nakoa-Wolf follows in his dad's footsteps or carves out his own path in Hollywood.
The Scholarynote.com team has got the scoop on Jason Momoa's latest project - Chief of War, a new Apple TV+ series where he stars as Ka'iana, a war chief who joins a bloody campaign to unite warring islands against colonizers. The show was filmed in Hawaii and New Zealand, and we can't wait to see what all the fuss is about!
In other news, Jason's teenage children stepped out to support him at the premiere of Chief of War on Friday, with Nakoa-Wolf looking dapper in a black suit and tie (who knew he had style?). And yes, that is Jason wearing a fancy feathered cape over his tight T-shirt - we're not sure what to make of it, but hey, when you're a Hollywood A-lister, you can get away with just about anything.
Sources:
- Extra
- TheScholarlynote.com
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