Matthew McConaughey comforts son Levi in ​​his acting debut in 'Way of the Warrior Kid'

Matthew McConaughey offered emotional support to his 16-year-old son. Levion the set of Levi's debut film “Way of the Warrior Kid.” Obtained in a video from TMZThe Oscar-winning actor was filmed giving his seemingly anxious son a comforting pat on the shoulder, followed by a brief conversation on Mission Beach in San Diego.

According to a TMZ According to a source, Levi was preparing to film a pull-up scene for the film when McConaughey entered to speak to him. Although McConaughey, 54, is not part of the production, he appeared to be there as a mentor, offering guidance to his eldest child.

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The actor has always openly expressed his willingness to support his children's ambitions even if they choose a path into the entertainment industry. In an interview with “Entertainment Tonight” in 2020, McConaughey said: “Look, I want them to do what they’re made to do. What they have an innate ability to do, and they're willing to put in the work to get better.” Whatever that is, I want them to do that. He added: “If this becomes a thing in the industry I’m in? Bravo. I have met some of the most wonderful people in my life in my industry, I love what I do.”

“Having children that I know has made me a better artist and a better actor because children always see things for the first time. Your questions are innocent,” he said People Earlier this year.

“I become a better storyteller because I have children. That means I come home from working on something like True Detective and my four-year-old asks, “What did you do today?” “I can't tell them what the show is really about, it's not age-appropriate , so I have to come up with a parable for them,” he told the publication.

“And that's why I had to become a better storyteller, to tell my children about a good guy, a bad guy, and a monster, and tell them the parable of the story I was in,” he concluded.

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Per Page SixLevi's casting for Way of the Warrior Kid was announced in early September. He landed a supporting role alongside aspiring actress Ava Torres. However, their specific role in the history of youth development is still secret. The film's main cast includes: Chris Pratt, Linda CardelliniAnd Jew Hill.

Apple and Skydance will produce the film based on Jocko Willinks book of the same name. Joseph McGinty Nichol will direct and Will Staples will write the screenplay.

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In addition to Levi, McConaughey has two other children with his wife, Camila Alves: 14 year old daughter Vida and 11 year old son Livingston.