James Paxton shared his father Bill Paxton's thoughts on becoming an actor.
The 30-year-old actor recently made a cameo as a motel guest in the latest film Tornadoessaid to Entertainment Weekly that his father “was a little reluctant” to let him choose acting as a career.
“And at first, Dad was a little hesitant, just because he knows that this is a very difficult path and there are a lot of ups and downs and adversities that you go through just trying to build a lasting career in acting and film,” James told the outlet.
While quoting the deceased Extraterrestrials In the star's words, she said: “And he said, 'God, if there's anything else you want to do, even as much or more, a little bit more, do that instead.' And I said, 'Dad, I really want to do this.'”
“And then, two years after dedicating myself completely to auditions, I got my first big break, a lead role in Eyewitness“directed by Catherine Hardwicke,” James said, adding, “It was a life-changing and career-changing experience because it really set me on a path and gave me legitimacy as my own actor.”
For those who don't know, Bill, a father of two children, James and Lydia, whom he shared with his wife Louise, passed away in February 2017, at the age of 61.
