Based on a true story, The Luckiest Msan In America is set in May 1984, when an unemployed ice cream truck driver from Ohio (Paul Walter Hauser) steps onto the game show Press Your Luck harbouring a big secret: the key to endless amounts of money. His winning streak is threatened when the bewildered executives in the control room start to susupect foul play.
We spoke to I, Tonya and Richard Jewell star about his starring role in the film and what it takes to play real life charcater. Paul spoke about his attraction to true stories in film and emphasised the importance of honoring the story while taking contextual clues from real characters, like Michael Larson, who inspired their role.
The actor also reflected on the balance between research and script adherence, noting a shift towards trusting the script. He also touched on the challenge of portraying the essence of a character without mimicry. Additionally, Paul Walter Hauser mentioned his busy schedule, with five films set to release in 2025, including Luckiest Man in America The Naked Gun remake, Fantastic Four, Americana and Deliver Me from Nowhere.
