Matthew McConaughey mentors nervous son Levi, 16, on set as teen makes acting debut in ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’
Video obtained by TMZ Wednesday shows the “Dallas Buyers Club” star giving his seemingly worried son an encouraging pat on the shoulder which was followed by a brief chat at Mission Beach in San Diego.
Levi was about to film a pull-up scene when his famous father spoke with him, according to a TMZ source.
The actor, 54, is not involved in the production but appeared to be there to mentor his eldest son.
Page Six reached out to McConaughey’s rep for comment.
Levi’s casting in “Way of the Warrior Kid” was announced in early September.
He landed a supporting role alongside rising actress Ava Torres. Their specific roles in the youth empowerment story, however, remain unclear.
Leading the cast are Chris Pratt, Linda Cardellini and Jude Hill.
McConaughey previously told Entertainment Tonight that he would support his children if they wanted a career in the entertainment industry.
“Look, I want them to do whatever it is they’re fashioned to do,” he said in 2020.
“Whatever they have an innate ability to do, and are willing to put in the work to get better at it. Whatever that is, I want them to do that.”
“f that becomes something in the industry that I’m in? Bravo. I’ve met some of the most wonderful people in my life in my industry, I love what I do.”
In addition to Levi, the Oscar winner shares daughter Vida, 14, and son Livingston, 11, with his wife, Camila Alves.
McConaughey and Alves made headlines last year when they allowed Levi to create an Instagram account for his 15th birthday.
The “Interstellar” actor also warmed fans’ hearts when he shared a touching Instagram message for his son in July to celebrate his 16th birthday.
“Me and your mom hope we’ve done as good of a job as we can. You’re not gonna really have us as a safety net out there in the wonderful, wild world forever,” the actor said.
“Just go out, enjoy. Be aware of your surroundings. Be yourself. Know when to say yes, know when to say no, know when to say maybe,” he continued.
“See the good in everybody else, but know that not everyone else is always paying attention.”
