Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son opens up about his latest acting role alongside Jenna Dewan

hellomagazine.com:

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son Michael is determined to further follow his parents' footsteps, and he just got yet another opportunity to do so.MORE: Inside Michael Strahan’s public fall out with former co-star Kelly Ripa The 25-year-old is an aspiring actor, and previously starred alongside his father in Riverdale, playing the younger version of Mark's character, Hiram Lodge.Now he is further expanding his resumé, with more help from his parents, as he stars in a movie produced by them.WATCH: Kelly Ripa shows off incredible physique in head-turning mini dress for TV appearance MORE: Kelly Ripa looks tiny alongside her youngest son – and he is so grown up!Michael will play the character of Petey in an upcoming Lifetime movie, Let's Get Physical, which is backed by Milojo Productions, the longtime couple's production company.

Speaking with People Magazine, the young star opened up about what his acting journey has been like, and how grateful he is for his parents' help."I read the script and I really, really enjoyed the character.

I thought he was really funny," he said of his role.He also added: "Also, you know, it was offered to me – and when you are starting out, when something is offered, you take it.

It was kind of a no-brainer for me."A post shared by Michael Consuelos (@michael.consuelos)Michael has aspired to be an actor since childhoodThough he did have his parents' help when it came to casting, he maintained that's about as hands-on as they were, admitting that they are in no way "momagers."MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals the very unusual way husband Mark Consuelos declared his love for herMORE: Kelly Ripa's son discusses drastic change to living situation after flying the nestHe said: "They weren't micromanaging.