17 Directors who cast their family members in their own movies

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11. Kevin Smith

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Kevin Smith, celebrated for his irreverent wit and cult-favorite movies, had chosen his daughter, Harley Quinn Smith, to play Millennium "Milly" Faulken in the 2019 movie Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Harley plays Jay's rebellious daughter in the film, making it more emotionally charged. He has often worked with Harley on his projects, such as in the movie Yoga Hosers and Clerks III. Off-screen, the father-daughter bond was visible in the way Harley often teased her dad about his emotional reactions on set.

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17 Directors who cast their family members in their own movies

11. Kevin Smith

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