'Thunderbolts*' Wyatt Russell Reveals Why Being a "Nepo Baby" Makes Hollywood "A Million Times" Easier

After starring in the Disney+ series, Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell is establishing himself as something of an MCU regular, as he is set to reprise his role as John Walker in the upcoming movie Thunderbolts*, as well as next year's Avengers: Doomsday. Russell is no stranger to the "nepo baby" label, which has become a favorite of social media users to dismiss an actor's talents. As the son of actress and producer Goldie Hawn and Hollywood legend Kurt Russell, Wyatt has understandably had some doors opened for him as a result of his family's fame. And he doesn't deny that being a nepo baby makes life in Hollywood easier, but in a way that will probably surprise many nepo critics.
MovieWeb's George Edelman recently sat down with Wyatt Russell to promote his new movie Broke, in which he stars with Dennis Quaid. During the conversation, the pair broached...
MovieWeb's George Edelman recently sat down with Wyatt Russell to promote his new movie Broke, in which he stars with Dennis Quaid. During the conversation, the pair broached...
- 4/15/2025
- by Archie Fenn, George Edelman
- MovieWeb
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