John Leguizamo and daughter Allegra to share first on-screen moment in ‘Tin Soldier'
John Leguizamo is about to have a special Hollywood moment—acting alongside his daughter, Allegra Leguizamo, for the first time.
The Menu star, 64, revealed in an interview with PEOPLE that the father-daughter duo will share the screen in Tin Soldier, an action film also starring Robert De Niro and Jamie Foxx.
'We did this movie together, and she had to hold a gun to my face,' Leguizamo shared. 'She's never even held a gun before—it was a crazy moment.' The film is set for release in May 2025.
Allegra, 25, is the eldest of Leguizamo's two children with his wife, Justine Maurer. The couple, who married in 2003, also share a son, Lucas, 24. Leguizamo reflected on how fatherhood has influenced his career, particularly in his upcoming film Bob Trevino Likes It.
'Having kids changes you forever. It's a gift, but also a lifelong worry,' he explained. 'It helped me tap into the loneliness my character feels in Bob Trevino Likes It.'
Outside of acting, Leguizamo and Maurer embrace their blended cultural backgrounds. The actor, who grew up Catholic, shared how their family celebrates both Jewish and Christian traditions, including Passover seders and Hanukkah alongside Easter and Christmas.
With Tin Soldier on the horizon, fans will soon see Allegra step into the spotlight alongside her famous father.
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