And now Thandie Newton has opened up about how the apple isn't falling very far from the tree as her daughter Nico, 13, is following in her acting footsteps after she landed a role in Tim Burton's re imagining of Disney classic Dumbo. She shared: 'Having a mother and father in the industry… she’s been on endless sets. Crediting director J.J Abrams for 'starting the conversation' by casting fellow Brit John Boyega in the series reboot The Force Awakens, Thandie shared her elation at the film finally shining a spotlight on diverse characters. Thandie also revealed her delight at her casting to the Radio Times and shared her excitement over her character getting its own action figure. Eyes open: She shared: 'Having a mother and father in the industry… she’s been on endless sets.

Source: Daily Mail May 23, 2018 12:54 UTC