Jack Nicholson's son, Ray Nicholson, bears a striking resemblance to his famous father, which led to the success of his new film.
In “Smile 2,” a pop star played by Naomi Scott is pursued by an evil presence in the guise of various people, including her late husband, played by a young Nicholson.
In one scene in particular, Ray smiles fiercely for the camera, much like his father did in the horror classic The Shining.
“My mother says, 'Ray, you were such a beautiful boy, but you're starting to look like your father,'” he joked. “CBS Morning” About sharing a smile with your father.
Jack Nicholson and his son Ray Nicholson look strikingly similar in their horror roles in The Shining and Smile 2, respectively. (Getty Images/Paramount Pictures)
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He also said he and his Oscar-winning father “don't talk much about acting.”
“I think I probably hold on to his words too much. I think it's important for me to find my own path,” Ray said.
Ray at the premiere of “Smile 2” told the deadline He and his father are “completely different people.”
“I was born in 1992, he was born in 1937. What influences me doesn't necessarily influence him. Of course I love him. He is my inspiration. I had dinner with him every night. I studied it, that's how I learned to be human, so naturally we become similar. “Sho,” the 32-year-old said.
Ray said, “I learned what it means to be a human being'' from his father. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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He continued, “As far as talking about it, if he said something to me, I probably wouldn't investigate it myself because I'd be like, 'You're the best, of course you're right.' 'Cause you'd think, 'It might not work out for me, I love him, I'm also the luckiest kid in the world. ”
“My mother says, 'Ray, you were such a beautiful boy, but you're starting to look like your father.'”
“Smile 2” director Parker Finn said. entertainment weekly He said that he cast Ray based on “The Shining.''
“I think I always try to reference 'The Shining.' With Ray, he auditioned for the role and that audition was so powerful. Of course, Jack Nicholson One of my favorite actors of all time. I love that Ray has such strong genes. And when I saw his smile, I immediately thought, Wow, I'm looking at a young Jack. '' he told the magazine.
Finn continued, “What really struck me was how well he fit into this venomous yet fascinating character that he plays in this movie, which I was really, really nervous about. It brought back that feeling that part of it tickles me too.” ”
Director Parker Finn said Ray's “strong genes” and strong audition helped him land the role in “Smile 2.” (Philip Farawan/Getty Images, Paramount Pictures)
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Although the role of Jay was not written specifically for Jay, Finn said it was “great kismet” that led him to be in the film.
Ray is the eldest of Nicholson's two children with ex-partner Rebecca Broussard. Ray's sister is actress Lorraine Nicholson.
Ray said his father was his hero and that he was “the luckiest kid in the world.” (Keboke Jansezian/Getty Images)
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Nicholson reportedly has four other children. Jennifer Nicholson (59) is married to his first and only wife Sandra Knight, Caleb Goddard and Susan Anspach, and Honey Holman (42) and model Winnie Holman (although they have not officially acknowledged their parentage). Tessa Gorlin claims that she has an illegitimate child with Jenny Gorlin, but she has never made that claim public.
