Player X (Michael Cera) is based on one of those actors.
However, the majority of speculation seems to point to Tobey Maguire being Player X. Maguire’s name comes up frequently in Bloom’s memoir, and not always positively.
TheMolly’s Gamemovie also implies that Player X had a lot of power and brought heavy hitters in.
So, he ended up telling his celeb pals to host their own game instead.
Aaron Sorkin saysMolly’s Game’s Player X isn’t based on one actor.
Michael Cera’s character is an amalgamation of several celebrities mentioned by Bloom.
Outside of actors, Molly’s games were sometimes attended by professional athletes and other rich socialites.
The actor upon whom Player X is allegedly based has yet to comment publicly aboutMolly’s Game.
How True To The Book Is Mollys Game?
He felt that portraying another real person on film would be too restrictive for the narrative.
“Furthermore, how she started the poker game and her resulting addiction were factual.
Ive met him once since making the movie, and it was very pleasant.
Or was it before making the movie?
Maybe it was before.
I hope he doesnt hold it against me that I played him because it was a great part.”
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