Ray Nicholson, son of esteemed actor Jack Nicholson, shows love for his father.

The “Smile 2” actor on Monday shared how he learned from his father, who has starred in many iconic horror films himself, and called his father his “inspiration” at the premiere of his new film, which will be widely released on October 1 released. 18.

“You know, we’re very different people. I was born in 1992, he was born in 1937. The things that affect me don’t necessarily affect him,” Ray Nicholson told Deadline at the premiere. “I love him. He is my inspiration.”

The ‘Licorice Pizza’ actor – who recently appeared on a movie poster sporting a smile that resembled his father’s chilling grin in the classic horror film ‘The Shining’ – also talked about how his father led the way for his own acting style.

‘I had dinner with him every night. I’ve studied it. That’s how I learned how to be a human being. Of course we’re going to be a little bit alike,” Ray Nicholson said. “As for talking about it, if he ever told me something, I probably wouldn’t investigate it myself because I’d say, ‘You’re the best, of course, that’s right,’ and it might not work for me.”

He added: ‘I love him. He is also my hero. I’m the happiest child in the world.’

Jack Nicholson shares Ray Nicholson with actress Rebecca Broussard.

‘Smile 2’, a sequel to 2022’s ‘Smile’, tells the story of a pop star who is affected by horrific events.

In addition to Ray Nicholson, the film stars Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo and Dylan Gelula.