Understandably, Ethan Peck has always been determined to do things his own way, rather than follow in his grandfather's footsteps. "He was just Grandpa to me," he told PEOPLE. "He taught me how to float in a swimming pool. He passed when I was 17, and I don't recall ever having a conversation with him about acting. I have so many questions for him now."

He shared a little more insight about their relationship with Watch magazine, admitting that the two of them weren't ever that close. "The truth is I didn't feel that close to him — unfortunately there wasn't that much opportunity. So I don't feel that connected to him." He went on, "However, I do feel deeply connected to my father, and I think from him I've inherited the qualities that Gregory Peck is famous for."