The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. These children and adult actors were cast by directors to play the younger versions of their parents. Whether or not the child already had their foot in the acting industry's door, these kids took a walk in their parents' shoes for a few scenes.

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While it is a risk to cast actors simply because they are the star's children, it can turn out to be a huge success. The uncanny resemblances between the children and their parents sometimes dumbfounds viewers. Of course, that's something the children will have to hear that for the rest of their lives.

10 The Rock Portrays A Different Famous Wrestler on That '70s Show

Dwayne The Rock Johnson in That 70s Show

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson first found fame in the movie industry with his breakthrough leading role in the 2002 film The Scorpion King. He even has a hit show on NBC titled Young Rock, which depicts his life from 10-years-old to college. Before that, this former WWE pro-wrestler and Fast and Furious star made a guest appearance on That '70s Show in 1999.

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The Rock takes on the role of his late father, Rocky Johnson, who also made his name in pro-wrestling. Eric and his dad meet Rocky backstage at a wrestling match and argue over who the autograph is for. Rocky then tells Eric and Red that his son will grow up to become a sports superstar in this hilarious moment during the show's first season.

9 Michael Gandolfini Played His Dad In The Many Saints Of Newark

Michael-Gandolfini as young Tony Soprano in Many Saints of Newark

James Gandolfini is widely known for his role as Italian-American mob boss Tony Soprano in the hit HBO series The Sopranos. Gandolfini unexpectedly died of a heart attack in 2013, six years after The Sopranos had ended. His son, Michael, who was barely five months old when The Sopranos premiered, took on the role of Tony Soprano in the 2021 crime drama filmThe Many Saints of Newark. 

The Many Saints of Newark acts as a prequel to The Sopranos and is set in the 1960s and 1970s in Newark, NJ. Soprano is hardly a teenager during these events, and Michael does a superb job of portraying his lookalike father. The film also features actors Leslie Odom Jr. and Ray Liotta.

8 Michael Consuelos Portrays Young Hiram Lodge In Riverdale

Michael Consuelos plays the younger Hiram Lodge in Riverdale

Mark Consuelos, former All My Children soap star, currently plays the villainous Hiram Lodge in The CW's Riverdale. There have been several flashback episodes throughout the series featuring a younger version of Consuelos' character.

Michael Consuelos plays young Hiram Lodge in multiple episodes. He is the son of Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa, Michael previously had small roles in lesser-known films, before portraying his father in 2018. His mother, actress Kelly Ripa, also made a cameo in the series as Hiram's mistress.

7 Tina Fey's Daughter Thinks Her Show Is Too Weird

Tina Fey's daughter plays a young Liz Lemon in 30 Rock

Alice Richmond, Tina Fey's eldest daughter with Jeff Richmond, premiered on her mother's show, 30 Rock. Richmond, then 7-years-old, portrays a younger version of Fey's character, Liz Lemon. This cameo took place during the 2012 episode "Mazel Tov, Dummies," where Lemon married her boyfriend, Cris Chross.

Richmond is currently 15-years-old and surprisingly prefers her mom's BFF's show Parks and Recreation with Amy Poehler over 30 Rock. Richmond finds 30 Rock "too weird," Fey admitted in an interview with Seth Meyers.

6 Young T'Chaka Makes A Brief Appearance In Black Panther

Young T'Chaka in Black Panther

T'Chaka has ruled the kingdom of Wakanda since his youth in the popular Marvel film Black Panther. Viewers watch several flashbacks in Black Panther, one of which features a younger version of the monarch played by John Kani.

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John Kani's real-life son, Atandwa Kani, plays Young T'Chaka. Atandwa had an interest in the acting industry early on, thanks to his famous father. Previously, Atandwa debuted onstage in Shakespeare's The Tempest and even portrayed Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. 

5 O'Shea Jackson Jr. Portrays His Rapper Father, Ice Cube

oshea jackson jr in Straight Outta Compton

O'Shea Jackson Jr., also known by his stage name OMG, was given the opportunity to play his father, O'Shea Jackson Sr., better known by his stage name, Ice Cube. OMG was cast in the 2015 biographical film Straight Outta Compton, which illustrates the lives of the hip hop group N.W.A. from Compton, CA.

This is OMG's first debut role in the film industry and he was praised for his portrayal of his father. While watching the film, viewers are shocked at how much OMG is the spitting image of Ice Cube. OMG later acted in the film Just Mercy with Michael B. Jordan and is set to appear in the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series.

4 Melissa Rivers Did Her Mom Justice In Joy

Melissa Rivers plays her mother, Joan Rivers, in Joy

Melissa Rivers is the only child of comedian Joan Rivers and Edgar Rosenberg. Joan had a long career in Hollywood in ventures like The Joan Rivers Show and as a host for E! Network's Fashion Police. Joan was also known for selling her line of clothes and jewelry on the QVC shopping channel.

Melissa portrayed her mother in a short cameo in the 2015 film Joy. Joy is a biographical film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. While the amount of screen-time for the cameo is short, the role had a lot of impact on Melissa, as her mother had passed away a year before.

3 CJ Wallace Acts In His Role As Notorious B.I.G.

CJ Wallace plays Biggie in Biopic

CJ Wallace Jr. is the son of Faith Evans and Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace. CJ portrays his late father in the 2009 biographical film, Notorious. CJ was merely a couple of months old when his father, also known as Biggie Smalls, was shot and killed in Los Angeles.

The film begins with his father's murder in 1997 but turns back time for viewers to Biggie's childhood. CJ was proud to accept the role and has continued to act. CJ even launched a cannabis company called Think BIG in 2019.

2 Indio Downey Plays Younger Version of RDJ's Character

RDJ's son plays a younger version of his character in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Indio Falconer Downey was born to future Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. and singer Deborah Falconer. Indio portrayed the younger version of RDJ's character, Harry Lockhart, in the 2005 comedy and murder mystery film, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Lockhart is a New York City-based thief who accidentally lands himself an audition where he accidentally impresses the casting crew.

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Lockhart finds himself trapped in a murder case with his former childhood crush, Harmony Lane. Indio has led an incredibly private life since. However, he is a drummer in a rock band called The Dose.

1 Vin Diesel's Son Portrays Youngest Version Of Dom in Fast and Furious 9

Vin Diesel and his son, who plays a young Dom in Fast 9

Vincent Sinclair is the only son of actors Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez. He first began his acting career by portraying the younger version of his father's character, Dominic Toretto, in Fast & Furious 7. Sinclair reprised the role in the 2017 film, F9. 

It wasn't his father's idea for his son to portray the young Dom in the series. "I can't take the credit. It was Justin Lin, the director," stated Diesel in an interview with Jimmy Fallon. Diesel's children have grown up with the cast of the Fast and Furious franchise, and Vincent was able to strengthen this bond even further by joining the cast.

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