The Luckiest Man in America explained

Director:Samir Oliveros
Producer:Amanda Freedman
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Luckiest Man in America is an upcoming American drama film directed and co-written by Samir Oliveros.

The film is slated to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.

Premise

Depicts the 1984 cheating scandal orchestrated by Michael Larson when he appeared on and won the game show Press Your Luck.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2024 that the film, titled Press Your Luck, had entered post-production, with Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, David Strathairn and Maisie Williams among the cast announced.[1] [2] Later, the film was retitled The Luckiest Man in America.[3]

Release

The film is slated to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whittock . Jesse . Paul Walter Hauser Starring In Game Show Drama Press Your Luck; Walton Goggins, Maisie Williams & More Join Ensemble Cast . . 9 May 2024 . May 9, 2024.
  2. Web site: Ford . Lily . Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Game Show Drama Feature Press Your Luck . . 9 May 2024 . May 9, 2024.
  3. Web site: The Luckiest Man in America . TIFF . August 19, 2024.
  4. Web site: Jeremy . Kay . Toronto film festival world premieres to include 'Nightbitch', Elton John doc, 'The Wild Robot' . . June 18, 2024 . June 18, 2024.