Jason Momoa shuts down nepo baby claims as his son Nakoa-Wolf, 16, scores major role in Dune: Part Three in his Hollywood debut
His son Nakoa-Wolf, 16, is making his acting debut in Dune: Part Three after scoring the role of one of Timothee Chalamat and Zendaya 's on-screen twin children.
However, the Aquaman star, 45, has shut down any speculation that he helped his son get his start in Hollywood, insisting Nakoa-Wolf did it without any help.
Jason, who starred in the first Dune movie and is reprising his role, told Extra: '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 sweetly said he believes his son is 'better' than him and shared his awe over being able to handle himself in Hollywood at such a young age.
'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 while appearing at the Chief of War premiere with his family.
'I was on Baywatch at 19, he's 16 and holding shit down with Denis Villeneuve.'
'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.'
As well as Nakoa-Wolf, Jason also shares a daughter Lola Iolani, 18, with his ex-wife Lisa Bonet, 57, who is also a Hollywood actress.
Nakoa-Wolf has been cast in Denis Villeneuve's third Dune instalment alongside Silo star Ida Brooke, 17.
The two young actors will portray the twin children of Paul Atreides (Timothée) and Chani (Zendaya) - Leto Atreides and Ghanima Atreides.
The film, which follows the events of Frank Herbert's second novel, Dune Messiah, continues the story of Paul Atreides as he becomes emperor.
Jason, 45, originally played Duncan Idaho in Villeneuve's 2021 Dune film but did not appear in Dune: Part Two, which was released in 2024.
He is confirmed to return in the third instalment, though details about his character's reappearance remain unclear.
In the original book series, Duncan is resurrected as a clone – known as a ghola – following his death.
In Dune's first movie, Duncan was the loyal swordmaster and mentor to Paul Atreides.
His character was killed near the film's climax while defending Paul and Lady Jessica (portrayed by 56-year-old Rebecca Ferguson) from Sardaukar forces.
Elsewhere, Jason was joined by his two children wihle he attended the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Chief of War on Friday on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Over the weekend, Jason's teenage children stepped out to support him ahead of the release of his latest TV project.
At Friday's premiere, Jason showcased his Hawaiian heritage wearing a black, red and yellow feathered cape over his tight black T-shirt and dark pants.
In Chief of War, Jason stars as Ka'iana, a war chief who joins a bloody campaign to unite warring islands against the colonizers who will eventually take over their homes.
Jason co-created, stars in and served as an executive producer on the Apple TV+ series. The nine episodes were shot in Hawaii and in New Zealand.
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