Context:

Ryan Phillippe shares the unique experience of working with his son Deacon on the new TV show 'Motorheads', where Ryan plays a former NASCAR mechanic named Logan, and Deacon plays Logan's brother in flashback scenes. The opportunity arose when the show's creator suggested casting Deacon, and Ryan expressed his enthusiasm, allowing Deacon to make the decision independently, which he accepted with joy. Despite not sharing screen time, Ryan and Deacon collaborated off-screen to develop the backstory of their characters' childhood, making the experience special. Ryan supported Deacon during his initial days on set, helping him navigate the filming process and enjoying the chance to bond during the production. Ryan, who co-parents Deacon with Reese Witherspoon, appreciated the time spent together and expressed pride in Deacon's growing skills and familiarity with the industry.

Dive Deeper:

• Ryan Phillippe and his son Deacon are both part of the upcoming series 'Motorheads', where Ryan plays Logan, a former NASCAR mechanic, and Deacon plays young Christian, Logan's brother, in flashback scenes. The casting decision was proposed by the show's creator, and Ryan was thrilled to have his son involved.

• Although Ryan and Deacon did not act in scenes together, they spent time collaborating with the showrunner to imagine their characters' shared childhood, which Ryan found to be a unique bonding opportunity with his son.

• Ryan was present on set during Deacon's initial filming days to offer guidance and support, helping him understand the typical workings of a set and ensuring he was comfortable with the process.

• Deacon's role in 'Motorheads' is his second major television appearance, following his part in 'Never Have I Ever', and he balances his acting career with his studies at New York University.

• Ryan expressed his satisfaction in getting to spend time with Deacon during the production, living together sporadically, and he takes pride in Deacon's abilities, noting that Deacon often provides him with advice.

• Ryan chose not to be present during Deacon's romantic scene on set, respecting his son's privacy, and he also mentioned the possibility of his daughter Ava appearing on the show in the future.

• Ryan addressed past nepotism claims related to his children, emphasizing their exposure to the industry due to both parents' careers, which has made them familiar with the environment and capable of navigating it independently.

• Ryan Phillippe is proud of his son Deacon as he plays his brother in a new show.

• In the upcoming series Motorheads, Ryan plays a former NASCAR mechanic named Logan, whose brother Christian disappeared 17 years go. As for Deacon, he plays young Christian in flashback scenes.

• In a recent interview, Ryan gave details about working with his son on set.

• “It was the showrunner’s idea. He came up to me and said, ‘We’re thinking about offering the role of Christian in flashbacks to your son.’ I was like, ‘wow.’ And internally I’m like, ‘please!’ I wanted it, but I wanted to play it very cool and let them work it out, separate of me. I said, ‘Well, then offer it to him, and see what he thinks.’ And then Deacon said he wanted to – what a joy,” he told The New York Post.

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• “We didn’t have scenes together, but he was playing my brother. And so, we sat in a room with John the showrunner … and talked about what our childhood would have been like growing up – which is such a unique thing to have with your son,” he added.

• He continued, “I was there on set for him for a lot of his initial work days, just to kind of show him the ropes, and let him know how things typically go, or if he had any questions. I was there for his first night shoot, watching him be bleary-eyed at three in the morning. So, it did feel like a shared experience, even though we weren’t on-screen together.”

• Ryan shares Deacon with ex-wife Reese Witherspoon. Motorheads is Deacon‘s second major television acting role, as he also appeared in Never Have I Ever. Currently, he is enrolled in New York University.

• “It was “gratifying for me to have Deacon come up off and on throughout the production and just to get to spend that time together. The fact that we would get to live together for a few days here and there during the making of the show was really awesome,” Ryan said.

• “He’s a very sharp kid. I get advice from him often! He grew up around [the TV and film industry] too, with his mother and with me. It’s not like he’s walking into a foreign situation. Our kids spend time on sets. And, I’m enjoying seeing him grow into it, and own it,” he added.

• In the interview, Ryan said that he chose not to be present while Deacon kissed a girl for a scene. He also didn’t shut down the idea of his daughter Ava also making a possible appearance on the show.

• Motorheads premieres May 20 on Prime Video.

• Last year, Ryan addressed nepotism claims regarding his kids.