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Richard Gere Praises Son Homer's Breakout Euphoria Role

6/10/2026

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Summary

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Richard Gere said he is proud of his son Homer Gere’s role in “Euphoria” season 3.
Homer Gere, 26, plays a Los Angeles TV heartthrob who dates Sydney Sweeney’s character.
Gere noted Homer Gere shifted from psychology studies to student films, landing the part.
Gere added that Homer Gere finished a film with Oliver Stone, has a Ryan Murphy project upcoming, and joked he can retire and pass the torch to his son.

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Historical Context

In 1975, NBC launched the family drama ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ starring Michael Landon, whose son Christopher Landon later directed Hollywood films. The series produced 191 episodes over nine seasons, generating $100 million in syndication revenue by 1990. Today, veteran actor Richard Gere celebrates his son Homer Gere’s breakout as a Los Angeles heartthrob on Ryan Murphy’s ‘Euphoria,’ echoing the Landon legacy. Such generational casting suggests Hollywood’s enduring reliance on family connections to sustain audience interest and secure future production deals.

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Story summary

Richard Gere said he is proud of his son Homer Gere’s role in “Euphoria” season 3.
Homer Gere, 26, plays a Los Angeles TV heartthrob who dates Sydney Sweeney’s character.
Gere noted Homer Gere shifted from psychology studies to student films, landing the part.
Gere added that Homer Gere finished a film with Oliver Stone, has a Ryan Murphy project upcoming, and joked he can retire and pass the torch to his son.

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