Domhnall Gleeson: I don’t feel the need to apologise for having a famous father

Domhnall Gleeson launched Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice at Bewley’s Cafe in Dublin (Niall Carson/PA)

Domhnall Gleeson has said he cannot apologise for being the son of a famous actor but acknowledged nepotism can be a factor in the success of some stars.

The son of Banshees Of Inisherin star Brendan Gleeson told the PA news agency that “luck” is another of several elements behind making it as an actor.