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**McConaughey Now “Alright, Alright, Alright” with Kids Entering Showbiz, Son Levi Debuts in “The Lost Bus”**
HOLLYWOOD – Matthew McConaughey, once hesitant about his children entering the entertainment industry, has had a change of heart. The Oscar-winning actor, who stars alongside his 17-year-old son Levi in the upcoming AppleTV+ thriller “The Lost Bus,” revealed his initial reservations and what prompted him to embrace the idea of his kids following in his footsteps.
“The first 15 years in Hollywood I was like, ‘I’d never want my kid to grow up in the business,’” McConaughey told People. However, his perspective shifted as he reflected on the positive experiences and opportunities his career had afforded him. “I looked around at how many special people I’ve met in my life, how much travel and what an awesome, healthy, cool experience that’s been for me in my life,” he explained.
Levi McConaughey, making his acting debut in “The Lost Bus,” is aware of the potential perceptions surrounding his entry into Hollywood. “As much as people can say, ‘Oh, you got this because of your father or your mother,’ they can open the door, but then it’s going to be up to me to do my thing once I get in there,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of forging his own path. His father echoed this sentiment, hoping Levi will establish a career based on his own merits.
“The Lost Bus,” which also stars McConaughey’s mother, Mary Kathlene McCabe, premieres on AppleTV+ on October 3rd.
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