"I don’t want to help him...": Jason Momoa talks about nepotism; opens up about not being involved in casting of his 16-year-old son

The ‘Nepotism’ eye rolls have been part of the entertainment industry, and Hollywood isn’t any different. Jason Momoa, the ‘Aquaman’ actor, opened up about how he wants his 16-year-old son, who was recently cast in ‘Dune 3,’ to create his own path in Hollywood, without getting the recommendation calls from him.

Jason Momoa talks about his son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa

In an interview with Extra, the 45-year-old denied being involved in Nakoa-Wolf Momoa landing the precious role. “A rude awakening is what he’s in for,” he said, before adding, “He’s into the workforce for the first time. It’s going to be good. 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 further added that one would want their children to be better than them, and he believes that Nakoa-Wolf actually is better than him. “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 said, continuing that he was 19 during ‘Baywatch’ while Nakoa-Wold is 16 and is working with Denis Villeneuve.

What role is Nakoa-Wolf Momoa playing in 'Dune 3'?

The 16-year-old is reportedly playing the role of Leto II, against Ghanima played by Ida Brooke, in the franchise’s triquel. Leto and Ghanima are the twin offspring of Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet and Chani, played by Zendaya, as given in the third book. The Momoas have a legacy of playing a role in ‘Dune,’ as Jason played Duncan Idaho in 2021’s ‘Dune: Part One’ and will be joining the team in the third instalment after sitting out in the second, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Momoa concluded, “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.”