Summary
Mario Lopez highlights his son Dominic’s appearance on Matlock, praising his budding acting potential and sharing moments from on-set via social media and TV appearances.
Article context
People involved
- Mario Lopez — American actor and TV host known for Saved by the Bell and subsequent hosting roles.
- Dominic Lopez — Lopez’s 12-year-old son, recently featured on the set of Matlock.
- Kathy Bates — Screen legend seen with Dominic on the Matlock set.
- Craig Melvin — NBC Today anchor who commented on Dominic’s potential as a young actor.
Key moments
- On Today (Friday, December 5 episode), Craig Melvin remarked that Dominic “may be following in Dad’s footsteps” and referenced a photo of him on the Matlock set.
- Lopez posted a photo of Dominic with Kathy Bates from the Matlock set, captioning it with a playful LA reference.
Background details
- The original report frames Dominic as increasingly engaged in acting opportunities, drawing comparisons to his father’s career trajectory.
- Additional biographical context: Mario López’s career includes acting and hosting; he has a history in entertainment journalism roles and a family life with three children.
Related sources
- IMDb page covering the Today segment and Lopez family notes.
- General biographical pages for Mario Lopez and his career.
Note: The article emphasizes López’s public enthusiasm for his son’s on-set experiences and his broader family life in entertainment.
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IMDb — 2025-12-06