As a skilled reporter for Media Talk Africa, I’ve been following the story of James Paxton, the son of the late actor Bill Paxton, who has been making waves in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, James opened up about his father’s feelings on him becoming an actor.

According to James, his father was initially “reticent” about his decision to pursue a career in acting. Bill Paxton, who passed away in 2017, was reportedly concerned about the challenges and uncertainties that come with building a career in the entertainment industry.

However, James revealed that he eventually won his father over, and Bill became a strong supporter of his son’s endeavors. James recalled that his father told him, “Gosh, if there’s anything else you want to do, even just as much or more, a little bit more, do that instead.” James said that he told his father, “Dad, I really want to do this,” and eventually booked his first big break in the lead role of “Eyewitness” directed by Catherine Hardwicke.

James also spoke about his decision to make a cameo appearance in the new standalone sequel “Twisters”, which honors his father’s legacy. He said that he “wanted to be a conduit for his spirit” and “cheer everyone in this production on to success, because I know he would be.”

The article also mentions James’ music career, which he started as a way to cope with his grief after his father’s passing. He described music as a “survival tactic” and said that it took him a long time to feel confident enough to record his songs.

Overall, James Paxton’s story is a heartwarming and inspiring one, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for him in the entertainment industry.