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Nov 11, 2023 · Player X, played by Michael Cera, is a mysterious actor who stole Molly Bloom's poker game in the movie. Based on Molly Bloom's book, the real Player X could be Tobey Maguire, who allegedly introduced many celebrities to the game and asked Bloom to bark like a seal.
- Colin Mccormick
- Idris Elba
- Aaron Sorkin
Dec 27, 2017 · Player X, a sinister and manipulative poker player in the film, is based on Tobey Maguire, who bluffed, cheated, and bullied Molly Bloom, the real-life host of high-stakes games. The movie adapts Bloom's book, which reveals the true stories behind her encounters with celebrities like Maguire, DiCaprio, and Alex Rodriguez.
- Miles Surrey
Jun 18, 2023 · After years of debate, Michael Cera confirms that Player X in Molly's Game was inspired by Tobey Maguire. The film, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, premiered back in 2017 and followed Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), a former professional skier who began running a high-stakes poker game.
- Reporter
Apr 1, 2024 · Player X is a fictional character based on real Hollywood actors who played poker with Molly Bloom. The film suggests that Tobey Maguire is the main inspiration, but also mentions other celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon.
Oct 10, 2023 · Player X in the film is Tobey Maguire, who betrayed Molly Bloom by moving her poker game to another location. The book also reveals other famous faces who played at her tables, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, and Alex Rodriguez.
- Robert Balkovich
Player X, along with many others, leaves Dean's games to play at Molly's. Increasingly successful, as Molly gains more money, she is pressured by Player X to raise the stakes. Harlan Eustice, a skilled, conservative and successful player, joins Molly's game.
Jan 5, 2018 · Molly's Game is a 2017 biographical crime drama film based on the true story of Molly Bloom, who ran a high-stakes poker game for celebrities and mobsters. The film features Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom, Idris Elba as her lawyer, and Jeremy Strong as "Player X", who is widely believed to be Tobey Maguire.
