He wanted to be a social worker, but his famous father's acting legacy won out, and today he leads a Netflix hit

Lewis Pullman, son of veteran actor Bill Pullman, has found significant success in Hollywood, starring in the recently released Netflix film 'Remarkably Bright Creatures.'

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She has that perfect balance between taking things very seriously and, at the same time, being so childlike in her exploration. That allows for many surprises.

Despite his family's artistic background, Pullman initially enrolled in a Social Work program at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina. However, an unconscious pull towards acting led him to audition for roles while commuting from Los Angeles. He has since appeared in major productions like 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Thunderbolts*.'

In 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' directed by Olivia Newman, Pullman plays Cameron, a musician who forms an unlikely connection with Tova, a cleaner at an aquarium, and Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. The film, based on Shelby Van Pelt's 2023 novel, delves into the unique relationship that develops between these characters, leading to a transformative discovery.

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My anxiety about a project becomes evident during preparation... and she, in a way, didn't completely dismiss it, but allowed those plans to coexist with her spontaneity. At first, I was terrified... and then, when I realized that my only job was basically to show up prepared, listen, and react, it was a very liberating experience.

Pullman drew inspiration for his role from documentaries like 'My Octopus Teacher' and particularly from his co-star, Sally Field. He described Field as having a perfect balance of seriousness and playfulness in her approach to acting, which he found liberating. Pullman noted that their connection on set was immediate and fun, recalling a particularly amusing scene involving the search for the escaped octopus.

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It was immediately, naturally, and fun. We immediately got into the scene where Marcellus, the octopus, is loose in the aquarium and we can't find him, and we were like in a guessing game. She said: 'My God, he's escaping!' and I replied: 'Yes, he's escaping and going down the hall,' and the camera operator followed us with her iPhone. It was hilarious.