A NEPO baby with a Hollywood star dad is set to launch her first ever film, following in the footsteps of her movie star parent.
The eldest daughter of the hit screen star will showcase her movie – as well as a portrait display – in London and Edinburgh this summer.
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New York born Julie Pacino, 35, will juggle the launch of her “sexy and dangerous” psychological horror flick with her James Bond-themed portraits.
For the latter, she consulted with her Godfather star dad, Al, 84, and they joined forces for the project.
Julie, who is Al’s sole child with Jan Tarrant, works as a film director after clearly inheriting her passion from her father.
Her feature film I Live Here Now will air at the Edinburgh Film Festival before she promotes it in London.
Meanwhile, she will also launch a photo portfolio capturing as many contenders for the next James Bond movie role as possible.
It comes following frequent discussions about the casting of the role with her old man Al.
Speaking of the project Julie said: “This isn’t about casting James Bond, we could know about the chosen candidate by the summer, but I’d still be interested in doing their portraits.
“For me, it’s about exploring identity, power, and myth through the faces of the men who could very comfortably wear the tux.
“Each portrait is a meditation on who we are drawn to, and why.”
So far, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taron Egerton, Regé-Jean Page, James Nelson-Joyce, and Olly Rix are already confirmed.
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Julie also works as a creative director and photographer.
She has taken the lead on the creative direction, photography, and videography for several brand campaigns, most recently Hyatt, Fouquet’s, AllSaints, ShoePalace, and Van Gough Museum.
Her photography was also chosen by TIME Magazine as part of the Publication’s famous TIMEPieces Build a Better Future: Genesis collection and recently had her photography featured in the exhibition Broad Strokes II at the Leica gallery in Beverly Hills.
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Julie, who has created short film Nowhere To Go, previously spoke out about her father’s influence on her career.
What is a Nepo Baby?
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
She told Toronto Film Magazine: “I grew up on film sets so I was exposed to the artform at a very young age.
“It was always so fascinating — this experience of stepping into an alternate reality, in a way.
“One of my earliest memories is being on the set of The Devil’s Advocate”and seeing a burned up prop corpse in the middle of a massive oriental rug.
“I was by myself just staring at this thing and I remember thinking: ‘This is awesome’. I must’ve been around five years old.
“Maybe that’s why some of my work can be a little twisted! The first movie I shot, I was 9 years old, I got a little DV Camera for my birthday.
“My friends wanted to go outside and play but I begged them to play different parts in a horror movie I had come up with. They obliged and we had a blast.”
Yet she also told the New York Post: “I was always raised with perspective, and my mum always kept me in check and made sure that I never felt entitled or that I deserved anything because of something that my father did.”
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Al Pacino’s most iconic roles
- Michael Corleone (The Godfather trilogy, 1972–1990): Pacino’s portrayal of the calculating and ruthless mob boss remains one of cinema’s most iconic performances.
- Tony Montana (Scarface, 1983): As the ambitious and volatile drug lord, Pacino delivered a career-defining performance, cementing his place in pop culture.
- Frank Serpico (Serpico, 1973): His role as the whistle-blowing NYPD officer earned him critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination.
- Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade (Scent of a Woman, 1992): Pacino won his first Academy Award for his portrayal of the blind, charismatic, and fiery retired officer.
- Vincent Hanna (Heat, 1995): Starring alongside Robert De Niro, Pacino’s intense performance as a driven detective became a standout in the crime genre.
- Roy Cohn (Angels in America, 2003): In this acclaimed miniseries, Pacino portrayed the controversial lawyer with gripping complexity.
