Richard Gere proud of son Homer's acting talent, jokes about passing the torch

Veteran actor Richard Gere is beaming with pride over his son Homer's promising acting career, playfully suggesting he's ready to "pass the torch." Gere, 76, shared his admiration for his 26-year-old son, noting Homer's exceptional talent and mature handling of the demanding acting profession. "I'm proud of him for two reasons," Gere told PEOPLE. "First, he's really good. He knows what he's doing almost supernaturally. But he's also handling it very well. He's a good kid."

Homer, Gere's son with ex-wife Carey Lowell, has been making his mark in Hollywood. He recently appeared in the popular series "Euphoria" and is set to star alongside Kaia Gerber in the upcoming series "The Shards," produced by Ryan Murphy. Gere also humorously mentioned Homer's work with director Oliver Stone, joking that it might be time for him to retire.

Gere, who began his career in the late 1960s, reflected on his own multifaceted journey. While acting became his primary focus, he also pursued music and was drawn to the study of human psychology, philosophy, and art. "I'm interested in simply understanding what it means to be a human being," he explained, finding acting to be the perfect medium to channel these diverse interests.

Looking ahead, Gere is set to reprise his role as CIA chief James Bradley in the second season of Paramount+'s "The Agency," premiering June 21. He draws parallels between the covert world of espionage and acting, noting how individuals adopt different personas in various aspects of their lives.