Starry-eyed father of nepotism kid beams with pride as son secures spot on dad's television production
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Ryan Phillippe's energy is electric as he gushes over the recent casting decision for his upcoming Amazon Prime series, Motorheads. The Cruel Intentions star will be portraying a former NASCAR mechanic named Logan, with a twist - his on-screen brother Christian, who mysteriously vanished 17 years ago, will be played by his real-life son, Deacon Phillippe.
Deacon, 21, is not a stranger to the screen, having made his acting debut in Netflix's Never Have I Ever. Ryan couldn't be more thrilled about sharing this unique experience with his son, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Reese Witherspoon.
"It was like a dream come true when the showrunner suggested casting Deacon as Christian in the flashback scenes," Ryan told the New York Post, hiding his excitement under a cool facade. "I wanted it, but I didn't want to rush things. So, I let them work it out without any pressure from me."
And work it out they did, with Deacon expressing interest in the role. "What a joy to have my son as my on-screen brother," Ryan beamed.
Motorheads follows the story of high schoolers Zac (Michael Cimino) and Caitlyn (Melissa Collazo), who move back to their Rust Belt hometown with their mom (Nathalie Kelley). The town has a thriving street race scene, and Logan, their uncle, struggles to keep an auto body shop afloat. Intriguingly, Logan's younger brother was a legend in the street racing scene before he vanished. Although Ryan and Deacon don't share any on-screen scenes together, they found common ground discussing their off-screen childhoods.
Ryan made sure to be around during Deacon's filming, offering guidance and support. "I was there for his first night shoot, watching him battle through exhaustion," he recalled. "It felt like a shared experience, even though we weren't on-screen together."
As for Ryan's other child with Reese, Ava Phillippe, 24, their relationship seems to be strained. According to an insider, Ava hasn't seen Ryan in two years and has limited contact with him. In the past, they had beenclose, but things took a turn around 2018 when Ryan was accused of abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt. Ryan has adamantly denied the allegations and continues to support women's rights and feminism.
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- Ryan Phillippe spoke with enthusiasm about his upcoming Amazon Prime series, Motorheads, mentioning his son Deacon Phillippe's participation, who will portray Ryan's on-screen brother in flashback scenes.
- In an interview with the New York Post, Ryan emphasized his happiness about sharing this unique experience with Deacon, but hid his excitement under a cool facade.
- Motorheads features celebrities like Michael Cimino, Melissa Collazo, and Nathalie Kelley, and delves into pop-culture aspects such as entertainment and health, with a focus on the street racing scene and the struggles of keeping an auto body shop afloat.
- Despite not sharing any on-screen scenes together, Ryan shared off-screen experiences and offered guidance to Deacon during filming, particularly when Deacon faced exhaustion.
- Unrecognisable photos of Ryan in his younger days and interviews about his childhood days with Deacon are sure to be interesting additions to the entertainment news, especially since his son is also part of the cast.
- Although Ryan has faced allegations of abuse in the past, he has continued to emphasize his support for women's rights and feminism, remaining active in the entertainment industry and contributing to various health and wellness discussions.
