An eccentric, old-school classy Oscar-nominated character actor, Augustus Nepopoulos, is going through a rough patch in his career when he reconnects with his nephew, Baby. Twenty-two, unemployed, and still living with his rich parents, Baby is in desperate need of some guidance. So, when he mentions in passing that he more...
wants to try acting, Augustus is quick to offer a helping hand. It's an invigorating partnership for both, but as Baby's career begins to skyrocket, his intentions come into question: will he stick by his uncle and bring him along for the ride? Or will he get sucked into the darkness of fame and leave him for dead?
While Nepo Baby is a comedy, beneath the humor lies a tender exploration of human connection between two estranged souls. It is equal measures a coming-of-age tale and a tragic loss of innocence. If ever there was a brief moment of passion between Tár and Bojack Horseman, this Greek tragedian satire would be the regret-stricken offspring. While this isn't necessarily a work of realism, it's almost certainly a work of plausible-ism.
Nepo Baby begs the question: What is success? And what will even those closest to you do to keep it?
