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Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Domhnall Gleeson recalls receiving 'big advice' from John Krasinski
Domhnall Gleeson received "big advice" from John Krasinski before filming 'The Paper'. The 42-year-old actor is set to star in 'The Office' spin-off show, and Domhnall has received some advice from John, who previously played Jim Halpert in the US version of 'The Office'. Domhnall - who is the son of actor Brendan Gleeson - told People: "He was wonderful. I mean, his big advice that he gave me was to do it. "And the same with Steve Carell, another just wonderful actor who I'd worked with before. And their advice was, if it's Greg Daniels, you should do it because getting to work with him is a treat that not many people get to have." John and Steve actually helped to convince Domhnall to join 'The Paper'. He shared: "I mean, I like to think I would've got there on my own anyway, but certainly if [John] and Steve had been like, 'Don't do it, it's a nightmare,' I would've hightailed it, but they could not have been more positive about it, and I'm delighted I listened to them." Domhnall now feels excited to star in the spin-off show. He said: "I'm so happy I did it because I think we have something really lovely. So I'm thrilled with it." Meanwhile, Domhnall recently acknowledged that his dad's fame and success has helped him in his own career. The actor thinks it's "important" to have conversations about so-called 'nepo babies' in the entertainment industry. He told The Irish Times: "It's an important conversation. There are a lot of people whose parents are in the industry. "It's important that there is room for other people. I've been so lucky when it comes to what my father did and having the means to be able to pursue acting even when I wasn't making enough money to look after myself. "I think it's fair for people to talk about that, and it's important that you can acknowledge it. Otherwise you're lying to yourself. "I also think it's important that more people can get into the industry who don't have the means of the majority who are in there at the moment."
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Domhnall Gleeson on nepotism debate: ‘I've been so lucky'
Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson is offering a candid perspective on the ongoing nepotism/nepo baby conversation. Best known for his roles in About Time, Ex Machina, and the Star Wars sequel trilogy, the 42-year-old actor is the son of Oscar-nominated actor Brendan Gleeson. The father-son duo has even shared the screen, appearing together in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. In a recent interview with The Irish Times, Domhnall addressed the discourse around nepotism in the entertainment industry, acknowledging both the privilege and responsibility that come with being the child of a well-known actor. 'It's an important conversation. There are a lot of people whose parents are in the industry. It's important that there is room for other people,' he said. He went on to reflect on the early days of his career and how his father's support gave him the stability to keep pursuing acting during tough financial periods. 'I've been so lucky when it comes to what my father did and having the means to be able to pursue acting even when I wasn't making enough money to look after myself,' he shared. Rather than deflecting criticism, Domhnall expressed that it's necessary for actors with industry connections to recognize the advantages they've had. 'I think it's fair for people to talk about that, and it's important that you can acknowledge it. Otherwise you're lying to yourself,' he said. He also highlighted the importance of creating more equitable opportunities in film and television for aspiring artists from less privileged backgrounds. 'I also think it's important that more people can get into the industry who don't have the means of the majority who are in there at the moment.' While the nepo baby label continues to stir debate in Hollywood, Domhnall's thoughtful take adds nuance to the discussion. Rather than denying his head start, he welcomes the conversation and emphasizes the need for greater accessibility in the arts.
