Nepo-baby with Hollywood A-list dad and sitcom icon mom lands part in Dune 3 – can you guess his famous parents?
CAN you guess this nepo-baby's famous parents?
This 16-year-old nepo-baby, who has a Hollywood A-list dad and sitcom icon mom has landed a part in Dune 3.
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This nepo-baby has secured a Hollywood movie role
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Can you guess his famous father?
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He also has a very famous mom, too
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Nakoa-Wolf will star as one of the twins born to Timothée Chalamet's character Paul Atreides and
Zendaya's Chani, as per
.
This nepo-baby will make his big screen debut as Leto II.
In the flick,
his on-screen sister, Ghanima, will be played by Ida Brooke.
Nakoa-Wolf's parents in the real world are known for their acting abilities, too.
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His dad is known for his work in Aquaman, and his mom is known for her work on sitcom The Cosby Show.
You've guessed it, his parents are
Jason
Mamoa and Lisa Bonet.
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Jason Momoa is Nakoa-Wolf and Lola Iolani's father
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Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are the famous parents in question
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Nakoa-Wolf looks just like his dad
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He and his sister Lola were seen posing with one another at the end of last year at a red carpet event
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Not only will Nakoa-Wolf be following in his father's footsteps by starring in the flick, but his dad will be starring alongside him.
Jason
, 45, will return to the Dune franchise as Duncan Idaho .
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His character died in the first Dune film, but was resurrected as a clone in the six-book series written by Frank Herbert.
Jason shares his son and daughter Lola, who is almost 18, with ex-wife Lisa Bonet, 57.
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Fans of the Dune franchise have already reacted to the news of Nakoa-Wolf's casting in the third movie.
"The nepotism turns me off," slammed one person.
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"Nepo babies need work too," joked a second.
"No they don't. They rich," replied a third.
A fourth person then asked: "Is this nepotism we like or no? I think it's cool but I never know which way the wind will blow lol."
"Depends on if the kid can act or not," someone replied.
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Another then slammed: "It's nepotism either way, people just care less if he's a good actor.
"I don't have an issue with nepotism in the entertainment industry as long as they are actually good at their jobs."
Though there has been some negativity surrounding the Dune 3 casting announcement, there has also been some positivity.
"Beautiful casting," penned one, adding, "Absolutely beautiful.
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"I cannot wait for several certain scene adaptations, and I've had the ending of what I think will be in the movie stuck in my head since the first time I finished
reading
Messiah
for the first time. Can't wait."
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Nakoa-Wolf will star in Dune: Part 3
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Fans have reacted to Nakoa-Wolf's casting
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