Ryan Phillippe Dishes on Son Deacon's Acting Debut and Musical Future (Exclusive)

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Ryan Phillippe is a proud dad! ET's Matt Cohen spoke with the 47-year-old actor on Wednesday, and he praised his 18-year-old son, Deacon, for his burgeoning acting and music careers.

Ryan shares the teen, as well as a 22-year-old daughter, Ava, with his ex-wife, Reese Witherspoon. He's also dad to Kai, 11, from a previous relationship.Deacon, who's set to make his on-screen debut on season 3 of , recently graduated high school and is heading to college in the fall.«I am so proud.

He's about to go to college for music. That’s his primary focus. The acting thing he likes to do, and he will do according to what his appetite for it is, but his focus is primarily music,» Ryan said. «The music, he's actually dropping a mixtape this Friday on SoundCloud.

It’s incredible. I’m so excited for people to hear. It's really good stuff. I’m super proud.»While Deacon is just setting out on his career, his dad has been in the business for decades.