Actor Reflects on New Role and Family Legacy in “Smile 2”

On the red carpet for the upcoming film “Smile 2,” actor [Actor’s Name], son of acclaimed actor [Father’s Name], discussed his involvement in the follow-up to the horror film initially led by Sosie Bacon. The movie, a sequel to the first installment known for its eerie smile, has drawn comparisons to his father’s sinister grin in the iconic film “The Shining” directed by Stanley Kubrick.

“We’re very different people,” [Actor’s Name] told Deadline at the premiere. “I was born in 1992, he was born in 1937. The things that affect me don’t necessarily affect him. Obviously, I love him. He’s my inspiration. I ate dinner with him every night. I studied it, that’s how I learned to be a human being. So, of course we’re gonna be kind of similar.”

The young actor, whose previous credits include “Licorice Pizza” and “Promising Young Woman,” expressed uncertainty about matching his father’s acclaimed career, which includes three Academy Awards and notable roles in films such as “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Chinatown.” “As far as talking about it, if he ever did tell me something, I probably wouldn’t investigate it for myself because I’d be like, ‘You’re the best, of course, that’s right,’ and it might not work for me,” he added, emphasizing the close relationship he shares with his father.

In “Smile 2,” releasing in theaters on October 18, [Actor’s Name] plays [Character Name], going head-to-head with a supernatural entity represented by a haunting smile. The film also stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, and Dylan Gelula, portraying a gripping tale surrounding a global pop star, Skye Riley, battling inexplicable horrors.