Matthew Broderick, 64, and nepo son James Wilkie, 23, hit the beach

The duo enjoyed a day of father-son bonding as they headed to the shore for a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. Matthew Broderick and his son James Wilkie have traded in the hustle and bustle of New York City for a beach day in the Hamptons. The duo enjoyed a day of father-son bonding as they headed to the shore for a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. Broderick, 64, shed his shirt as he splashed around the water in blue swimming trunks while his son sported colorful trunks for the occasion. For a moment, it appeared the pair were able to set aside their worries as they waded through the water with smiles on their faces. The duo tested out the temperature of the water before fully submerging themselves into the waves for a revitalizing swim. James, 23, appeared to shiver as he emerged from the waves but didn't let that stop him from flashing a grin. Matthew Broderick and his son James Wilkie have traded in the hustle and bustle of New York City for a beach day in the Hamptons The pair enjoyed a day of father-son bonding at the shore Once they were done, Broderick returned to dry land for his towel. James is the son of power couple Matthew and Sarah Jessica Parker. In total, the Hollywood icons have three children together - Wilkie and 17-year-old twin daughters Marion and Tabitha. Read More Sarah Jessica Parker's nepo baby son makes shock statement about his 'modeling career' Acting seems to be a passion that runs in the Broderick-Parker family and James, who graduated from Brown University in 2025, has been following in his parents' acting footsteps. In 2024 he had a minor role as a valet in the TV series Lady in the Lake, which starred Natalie Portman. He went on to share the screen with his father in 2025 in an episode of the CBS series Elsbeth. He also starred in the 2025 short film Why Not, Pat? According to his IMDb page, he has two upcoming projects on the horizon: the comedy Open Hose, and a feature titled Days Ending in Y, where he takes on the role of The Kid. Tony Award winner Broderick previously said his son was initially 'nervous' to shoot with him when they starred together on Elsbeth. The duo were enjoyed by a pal for their refreshing beach day Broderick returned to dry land for his towel The Broadway star appeared to be testing out the temperature as he waded into the water Yet he couldn't help but flash a grin as he continued to cool down 'It was great. We had two days together,' he told E! News last year. 'It was really fun to hang around the craft service table and eat snacks. He was nervous but he got over that. We had a great couple of days. ' Meanwhile, Parker shared the advice she and her husband gave their son when he began taking his first steps into the acting world. 'I really want my children to be educated in the ways that are fulfilling to them,' she said on The E! News Sitdown With Bruce Bozzi. 'I don't think that there is one way to be an educated person or to be equipped to be an adult and try to fashion a life for yourself after what would be considered"finishing college" - let's say 22 years old. ' James flashed a smile as he rode the wave alongside his dad Broderick shares James and two other children with his wife Sarah Jessica Parker Broderick dried off with a soft white towel The actor followed his son into the water A day at the beach seemed to be the perfect way to enjoy the last days of summer Broderick dried off beneath the sunshine Parker and Broderick married in 1997, and welcomed James in October 2002 The power cuple pictured at the FIFA World Cup in July 2026 'You want for them to be pursuing things that are exciting and challenging and hard and gratifying and to be able to ultimately take care of themselves, support themselves - emotionally, financially,' she said, adding, 'and that they can be in the world and be a reliable person to themselves and to other people. And so we talk about work like that. ' In January, James accompanied his parents to the Golden Eve event in Beverly Hills, where his mother was given the Carol Burnett Award. Parker and Broderick married in 1997, and welcomed James in October 2002. They went on to have twins, Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell, in June 2009. Parker recently bid farewell to starring as Carrie Bradshaw in HBO Max's Sex And The City continuation And Just Like That, which was cancelled in August. She will next reprise her role as Sarah Sanderson alongside Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy in Anne Fletcher's upcoming Hocus Pocus 3 for Disney+. Meanwhile, her husband, who's best known for starring in the 1980s classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off, will next appear in Simon Bird's comedy drama Pretend I'm Not Here, which is currently in pre-production.