Domhnall Gleeson Weighs In On Nepo Baby Debate: 'I've Been So Lucky'
Domhnall Gleeson has a refreshing take when asked about the nepo baby debate.
If you were unaware, the 42-year-old Irish actor, who has starred in movies including About Time, Ex Machina, and the Star Wars sequel trilogy, is the son of Oscar-nominated actor Brendan Gleeson. The two appeared together in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
In a new interview, Domhnall shared his thoughts on being a nepo baby and shared how having a famous dad gave him advantages while establishing himself as an actor.
Keep reading to find out more…“It’s an important conversation. There are a lot of people whose parents are in the industry,” Domhnall told The Irish Times. “It’s important that there is room for other people. I’ve been so lucky when it comes to what my father did and having the means to be able to pursue acting even when I wasn’t making enough money to look after myself.”
He continued, “I think it’s fair for people to talk about that, and it’s important that you can acknowledge it. Otherwise you’re lying to yourself. I also think it’s important that more people can get into the industry who don’t have the means of the majority who are in there at the moment.”
If you didn’t know, Domhnall will be starring in the upcoming The Office spinoff series, The Paper! Check out the first look photo here.