Levi McConaughey is reflecting on the advice he received from his father, Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey, ahead of his acting debut.

The 16-year-old, whose parents are Matthew and Camila Alves McConaughey, attended the premiere of “The Rivals of Amziah King” at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin on March 10. While there, Levi gave his first red carpet interview, speaking to People about his role in the coming-of-age film “Way of the Warrior Kid” and his experience preparing for the project.

When asked about stepping into acting, Levi revealed that his father shared valuable guidance to help him navigate his first film experience.

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