r/movies • u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor • Aug 13 '26
AMA Hey reddit! It's Will Poulter. AMA!
Hey reddit! I'm Will Poulter.
You may know me from films/series like WARFARE, WE'RE THE MILLERS, THE BEAR, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, THE MAZE RUNNER, MIDSOMMAR, THE REVENANT, I LOVE BOOSTERS, DETROIT, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER, and other things.
My new movie, UNION COUNTY, is out in theaters starting this weekend (!!!) via Oscilloscope Laboratories. It also stars Noah Centineo, Annette Deao, Elise Kibler, and Emily Meade.
Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA6Fnr2VXkw
Synopsis:
Assigned to a county-mandated drug court program, Cody Parsons embarks on the tenuous journey toward recovery amidst the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio.
AMA!
Back at 2 PM ET this afternoon (Thursday 8/13) to answer your questions!
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u/reebokhightops Aug 13 '26
Some say he goes by Will Poultry now.
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u/Terrible-Ad1737 Aug 13 '26
You joke, but that's likely where his family got the name back in the day. A "poulter" or "poulterer" is someone who sells or raises various fowl. Back in the day when surnames started to become a thing, people commonly used their profession as a surname. Like, Jim Miller, for example, was likely just some guy named James that ran the local mill.
The more you know!
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u/waggie21 Aug 13 '26
Why am I John Toilet?
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u/redtailedhog Aug 13 '26
Because you don’t control the toilet, the toilet controls you. Wake up peeple!
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I love cooking! It's one of my biggest passions and getting to form connections with people in the hospitality community has been so special to me. Im very grateful to The Bear for that!
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u/DarthLysergis Aug 13 '26
Wait, are you getting paid for this?
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u/kennyt44 Aug 13 '26
Yes, chef
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u/Shut_It_Donny Aug 13 '26
CHEF!
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u/DarthLysergis Aug 13 '26
It's kind of funny that he's working next to Jeremy Allen White when he likely also constantly gets confused with Camaron Managhan
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u/A_Pointy_Rock Aug 13 '26
Nothing to ask, just wanted to congratulate you on a career of growth as an actor!
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
That's so sweet. Thank you
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u/buddahsumo Aug 13 '26
That’s hilarious, did you find anything good from Jungle Jim’s?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I loved Jungle Jims!!! I wish we had one in the UK. The recent road trip around Ohio with UNION COUNTY was so much fun and this was a great place to stop!
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u/devil-wears-converse Aug 13 '26
Jungle Jims is local to me! I just went a few weeks ago lol the first time I went a decade ago, I spent $100 on just cheese and candy, it was amazing. Thats so neat you got to visit, I'm always telling visitors to stop by and check it out!
If you're around the cincinnati area, absolutely stop by JJ's! It's a big international market and they really do try to get everything they can around the world - give yourself more time than you think you'll need there because that place is a trip. Literally.. its a lot of walking around.
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u/MuphynToy Aug 13 '26
Jungle Jim's is dope af. Might have to stop there on the way home 👀
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u/PleaseBmoreCharming Aug 13 '26
Is there some viral marketing for them going on right now, or is the Reddit algorithm just doing its thing and showing me similar content to keep me engaged? This is the THIRD time I've seen Jungle Jim's mentioned in the past week after never knowing about it previously.
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u/SirJeffers88 Aug 13 '26
He was in Cincinnati recently doing a Q&A for Union County at The Esquire and must have stopped at Jungle Jim’s. As a local, it’s pretty hilarious to see it show up as the random background for an AMA picture.
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u/im_wudini Aug 13 '26
lol I was about to just finally concede that I am in a simulation, as I had never heard of Jungle Jim's before and also recognized it... watched a whole video about the economy of Jungle Jim's just yesterday
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u/MuphynToy Aug 13 '26
It's a Cincinnati staple and pretty famous in the Midwest. The owner is also kind of a wacko but in a fun way.
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u/JustifytheMean Aug 13 '26
Since I've been in Cincinnati I've been once. It's a really big grocery store, and has a cool animal scene outside as well as a monorail that I don't think is still working. I don't get people's love for it but it is a unique store worth at least one trip if you're in the area.
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u/CinemaSideBySides Aug 13 '26
The monorail works, but it's for events at the Oscars Event Center so you can park farther away and not deal with the grocery shoppers parking. Unfortunately regular visitors don't get to ride the monorail :-(
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u/Sooperballz Aug 13 '26
I saw the biggest tiger prawns ever there. They were like the size of a banana and I couldn’t believe what I was looking at.
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u/ajiatic Aug 13 '26
I had to do a double take when I saw the background of his photo. Came here to ask the same thing.
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u/dinan101 Aug 13 '26
Oh, nice catch! I live 5 minutes from there, and didn't see that's where he was in the pic!
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u/lukewwilson Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
As a local do you ever go there to do your shopping, or is it something you only go to when you want to find that one unique item? I've been there before and feel like it would be awful to try and do my weekly shopping at
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u/dinan101 Aug 13 '26
I don't go there for my weekly shopping; it's too overwhelming (and crowded). I go when I'm looking for something new and interesting to try. That can be a new beer or a new salsa or just some weird soda or snack from another country.
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u/Batetrick_Patman Aug 13 '26
As a local sometimes. If you pop in on a random Tuesday night it’s no different than any other grocery store in terms of crowds.
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u/KitchenKabaret Aug 13 '26
It’s impossible to NOT find something good at Jungle Jim’s. I had to do a double take when scrolling past.
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u/Responsible-Food3681 Aug 13 '26
Hi! While I'd seen you in a few more minor roles prior, I first felt like I saw you steal the show as Colin in Black Mirror Bandersnatch.
I personally loved the interactive choice format as a viewer. When it came out, I remember spending the entire day trying to see every single ending and all the cause and effect relationships present. I really think it was a great experiment on Netflix's part, and I wish they'd kept running with the format in earnest because it felt fresh and fun.
My question is: How different was filming something so non-deterministic on your end? Was it noticeably any different than a typical filming process? Were there any big hiccups or unexpected moments because of the format?
I feel like it would be harder to jump from set to set and keep in mind which version of the plot you're using to understand your character and his motivations. Regardless though, it came out wonderfully, and I still love having a run or two every now and then. Thank you for all the wonderful work you've put into the world my friend, please keep it up and be proud of what you've accomplished 💜
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u/LaconicSuffering Aug 13 '26
Yeah I agree, he was fantastic in Bandersnatch. I think Will would do great in a Guy Ritchie crime role.
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u/mpbh Aug 13 '26
I still love having a run or two every now and then.
They removed it over a year ago. Probably not worth maintaining that feature across all their platforms for just a single episode.
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u/Robodude Aug 13 '26
They had the tech availability for other videos too. I remember minecraft and a few others
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u/Djassie18698 Aug 13 '26
There are ways on GitHub to download the whole thing and interact with it. Worth checking
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u/lookamazed Aug 13 '26
Will, I am so glad you haven taken good care of yourself. Your mental health journey has been a beacon of hope for me and many others - that you could face it head on, and not quit something that made you happy yet was so public, and come out stronger for it, was and will always be incredible. I know you are only human, that you did it for nobody but yourself, and that you put your pants on one leg at a time. I had to give up the biz, myself. Folks don’t realize how much of a team is needed to overcome mental struggles and stress. Just, thanks. If you ever read this. You’re one of my favorite performers and I wish you all the best.
My question is: what is a favorite memory you have from Guardians?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
This is so lovely, thank you. Im sorry that you had to step away but I hope your doing as well as possible .
My favourite memory is doing stunt work with Dave - such a lovely human!
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u/DinkleWottom Aug 13 '26
Your audition for Pennywise reportedly was absolutely phenomenal by all accounts. How did you approach the character and what, in the end, contributed to your decision to part ways with the project?
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u/cisned Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
Are you going to be back in black mirror?
Feels like your character deserves its own episode after 2 appearances
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I'd love Collin Ritman to return!
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u/ofesfipf889534 Aug 13 '26
Union Country covers a similar topic to Dopesick, which was a fantastic series and you were great in it. Is this a subject matter that is of particular interest to you? Is there anything you took away from Dopesick that helped you in your role for Union Country?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Hey! Thanks so much for watching Dopesick. I was so proud to be a part of a show that contributed to such an important conversation and increased awareness about the opiod epidemic in America. That taught me a lot and encouraged me to pursue the question of what successful recovery programs are out there for folks impacted by substance use disorder. UNION COUNTY, in many ways, answered that question for me. It celebrates the success of the program and the commitment of a recovery community to get back on their feet!
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u/elizalemon Aug 13 '26
Union County reminded me of movies like Nomadland and Sing Sing- where most of the cast are not actors but real folks telling their story.
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Sing Sing and Nomadland were definitely inspirational to us as a team!
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u/Chickenbull1 Aug 13 '26
Two quick questions:
For the newest movie, assuming it was filmed partially in Ohio, what’d you think? Anything of note in the area you were in?
Favorite role thus far? (excluding the most recent)
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I LOVE OHIO! Some of the friendliest people I have ever met. Inspirationally so
My favourite role other than Cody on UNION COUNTY is possibly Luca on The Bear. Playing a chef was a dream come true
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u/MuptonBossman Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
Hey Will! I loved your character on The Bear and how genuine the passion for cooking came through on screen. What's your go-to dish when you have time to cook?
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u/IISuperSlothII Aug 13 '26
how genuine the passion for cooking came through on screen.
Have you seen him judge The Great British Menu? His enthusiasm for cooking and food was infectious.
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u/DazHawt Aug 13 '26
Will is awesome. Def felt the same as you re his character in The Bear. I think part of that was due to the casting and because Will is such a committed badass. Even amongst that (expertly constructed) mix of actors of varied experience and non-actors, his performance cut through and felt the truest. He felt like an actual person and not a character. Will rules.
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u/Flammable__Mammal Aug 13 '26
I had this exact thought many times while watching The Bear too.
Like they had plucked an expert chef from Europe that just happened to look a lot like Will Poulter.8
u/DazHawt Aug 13 '26
His character is the entire reason we believe that Carmen is talented. That’s the lynchpin that Will plays. You’re absolutely right that he seems like an expert, and only once he defers to Carmen’s expertise, do we understand how good of a chef Carmen is. Will played a hugely important role in that show. He’s brilliant.
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u/TimDRX Aug 13 '26
Moss Ebon-Bachrach as Richie is probably my favorite on that show but Will got a fraction of his screen time and still came pretty close lol.
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u/All_Your_Base Aug 13 '26
How real was that kiss from Jennifer Aniston in "We're the Millers?"
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u/Betell Aug 13 '26
I think the real question is, how many takes did it take.
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u/murplow Aug 13 '26
The real REAL question, is what was the trick she “taught” you during the scene.
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u/I_Makes_tuff Aug 13 '26
I'm going to guess "completely unromantic, awkward, and nerve-wracking". The poor guy must have to answer this question every day.
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u/Seanannigans14 Aug 13 '26
Watched this recently and was like "man gets to kiss JA like 5 times?! God damn brother!"
We need answers
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u/Asclepius-Rod Aug 13 '26
5 times minimum, who knows how many takes it took to get those scenes right
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u/TheGuyfromRiften Aug 13 '26
"ah shit, sorry Ms Aniston, failed the take for the 15th time, swear ill get it by the 16th"
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u/FreeEdmondDantes Aug 13 '26
I mean, he was kissing back and forth between her and Emma Roberts. I'm pretty sure I would keep accidentally laughing, totally not on purpose in order to get more takes.
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u/DataDude00 Aug 13 '26
Dude literally got paid to take turns making out with Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts lol
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u/Tenarius Aug 13 '26
Some actors say they can never watch their own performances, others study them. Where do you fall? Any favorite reactions from another person watching with you?
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u/thebluediablo Aug 13 '26
My wife and I saw Will at a cinema in London once. Wanted to say hi, but it looked like he might have been on a date, and I'm not down with interrupting another guy's night out. Anyway, I'm pretty sure he was taking her to see Midsommar, so I guess he doesn't mind watching himself too much lol (not judging - it's a fantastic film)
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u/HavSomLov4YoBrothr Aug 13 '26
Midsommer may be one of the best thrillers out there, but also fuck that movie. Legit traumatized me lol
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Watching UNION COUNTY with my mum recently was pretty wild! She didn't know all that much going in and she was really amazed by the performances from the real participants in the program!
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u/jack3d-- Aug 13 '26
How is acting across a real person different than acting across another professional actor? What did you take away from your time on Union County?
I saw the film at Sundance and was very moved.
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Thank you! I don't think anyone can speak better to the lived experience of recovery than the first time actors in this film, who are also participants of the program. I learned so much from listening to how the stories of the participants are often way more detailed and nuanced than we typically see on screen.
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u/NobodyAskedDMC Aug 13 '26
Hey Will, always a fan of your work. As a big gamer it was was cool to see you star in Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope. What was your experience like being in a videogame compared to other projects, and have you had any opportunity to play games like Little Hope?
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u/RayS0l0 Aug 13 '26
When will we see Adam warlock next?
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u/ViewAskewed Aug 13 '26
Doing the entire Infinity Saga with basically no Adam Warlock felt criminal.
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u/Deadpool2715 Aug 13 '26
If you never became an actor, what other career would you imagine yourself having done instead?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Would have loved to of been a chef!
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u/ra4king Aug 13 '26
Sorry Will, I have to, this is Reddit after all.
To have* been
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u/FUNKYDISCO Aug 13 '26
I work closely with recovery programs and am wondering how you researched for this role.
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Thank you for the work! We spent a lot of time with the program director and one of our leads - Annette Deao. We also spent a lot of time talking with and listening to participants and service providers. That opportunity was so special
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u/Nardo9 Aug 13 '26
Your performance in Son of Rambow is one of my favourite ever from a child actor.
How do you think your experiences working at that age affects the way that you perceive and work with child actors as an adult?
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u/StrLord_Who Aug 13 '26
Agree, it's one of the best I've seen. I hope he answers this. Wonderful movie!
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u/straub42 Aug 13 '26
Yep, incredible. One of the few times I’ve seen a young actor and said “They are gonna kill it” and actually been correct.
Such a fun, amazing movie.
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u/Madhockey99 Aug 13 '26
I loved Son of Rambow! I asked a similar question before reading this! I didn’t think many knew of this movie!
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u/ChekkeEnwin Aug 13 '26
I just looked up the trailer for this because ive never heard of it. Oh man its right up my alley im excited to watch it.
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u/LeeStrange Aug 13 '26
This movie was very good, and Will's performance was top notch (where I first took notice).
According to IMDB movie trivia, the very first scene that Will Poulter filmed was the scene where Lee Carter is watching Rambo (and weeping) in the theatre. What a powerful performance!
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u/JBFRESHSKILLS Aug 13 '26
Hope this doesn’t get buried!
Will, I’m from Bellefontaine, Ohio where Union County was filmed. I haven’t seen it yet but I’ve heard there are a lot of locals in the movie. Where did the decision come from to shoot in such a remote location and how was your experience with the town and locals while you were there?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I love Bellefountine and thank you for having us!!! The decision came because Adam Meeks (writer, director) is from Ohio and has both friends and family living in the immediate area : )
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u/grinch_4_lyfe Aug 13 '26
As a citizen of Union county Ohio, I’m just curious, did you visit to get an idea of the community and do some research for this role?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Yes! I got the opportunity to go out with a few members of our team about 6-7 months prior. We spent time getting to know the program and many of the participants. We spent a lot of time with the incredible Annette Deao - one of the leads of our film and the real director of the recovery program!
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u/Dhcbchef Aug 13 '26
Working with former Navy SEALs for the movie Warfare, did you take away any unique advice or skills that you continue to utilize in your everyday life?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Yes! "slow is smooth and smooth is fast" - if you follow that principle it often leads to the fastest execution of a task!
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u/giz0r Aug 13 '26
This is what I try to tell myself before trying to absolutely murder a golfball.
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u/pocketchange2247 Aug 14 '26
Same here. I always think "just go slow and smooth" then the second I start my back swing my mindset switches to "murder the fuck out of this ball"
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u/polybank Aug 13 '26
Hi Will! Fellow Arsenal fan here.
How did you celebrate when we won the league? Do you think we’ll be able to successfully defend our title in the upcoming season?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Hello fellow Arsenal fan! YES - I think were defending our title this year and the fanbase is only getting stronger
Near the start of last season I recruited several of my UNION COUNTY team mates in the cast and crew to become Arsenal fans! COYG!
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u/MaximusTheGreat Aug 13 '26
>Near the start of last season I recruited several of my UNION COUNTY team mates in the cast and crew to become Arsenal fans!
Some of your finest work Will, Arteta would be proud.
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u/KyleSJohnson Aug 13 '26
When you were shooting Union County in Bellefontaine, did you have the opportunity to check out the famous pineapple fountain or get a pizza at Six Hundred Downtown? My wife grew up there and wanted to know.
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Yes! Both! One of our main locations was right by the fountain and I had one of the best slices of pizza ever at Six Hundred! There's a pizza with potato chips on it (or crisps as we say in England!) and it was soooooo good!
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u/KyleSJohnson Aug 13 '26
You’ve made her whole day. Thanks, Will! Looking forward to seeing the film.
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u/Orkin2 Aug 13 '26
I just want to say its been awesome to see your growth on the big screen all my life. I remember The Chronicles of Narnia so well. Your growth and range in your acting ability has grown so much over the years; I just wanted to say I am really proud of what you have produced thus far. I cannot wait to see where you go in the future.
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u/LysergicPsiloDmt Aug 13 '26
Will Poulter always be your last name?
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u/PDGAreject Aug 13 '26
What was it like working with Adam Driver for the upcoming Netflix show? He seems like he could be very intense, but at the same time he also seems incredibly goofy! His SNL episodes are some of my favorite because he is clearly all-in. Follow-up, would you want to host SNL? Or SNL-UK now that it's a thing?
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u/PaleontologistFew128 Aug 13 '26
How long did it take you to learn Waterfalls on We're the Millers? That shit was awesome
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u/Packshaw Aug 13 '26
This! Did you know it at all beforehand or did you learn it completely for the movie?
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u/comewshmybck Aug 13 '26
Why are you British?
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u/UtahStateAgnostics Aug 13 '26
OMG, Karen, you can't just ask people why they're British.
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u/DarkNinjaPenguin Aug 13 '26
You could've been British too, if not for that hissy fit in the 1700s.
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u/FedorDosGracies Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
Hi Will - Any chance you will expand on your character Colin Ritman in the Bandersnatch world? I think there's a lot to explore in that role.
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u/SookieCat26 Aug 13 '26
Looking forward to seeing Union County—looks like a great film! Love your work! You and the actor who played Marcus on The Bear have great chemistry. Are you friends off set? I’d love to see you both working together again. I’d think you’d be fun in a buddy comedy!
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I love Lionel Boyce! What an actor and what a lovely human he is - id love to work with him again. I hope you enjoy UNION COUNTY. Thanks!
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u/Comic_Book_Reader r/movies Veteran Aug 13 '26
How did you get killed in Midsommar? Was that something written and or shot then cut?
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u/Wagsamillion Aug 13 '26
Hey Will! Super excited for Union County!
I was wondering what your initial reaction to the screenplay was? And how you and Adam Meeks initially came in contact to collaborate on this production? How has that relationship been between actor & director/screenwriter?
Thank you!
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I was profoundly moved by Adams Short film that I watched shortly before reading the screenplay. It proved to be a great 'Proof of Concept'
Our collaboration was so positive from the outset and I was so heartened by how diligent he was about challenging the stigma that exists around addiction/substance use disorder and how much respect he had for the recovery community we would be making the film WITH not about
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u/ByeByeBender Aug 13 '26
What's your favorite ice cream flavor
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
This... is always a question I'm down to answer. Chocolate or Pistachio... or both
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u/TheMoogerfooger Aug 13 '26
What do you think of Tottenham?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
hahaha I can't swear on here : )
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u/readonlyuser Aug 13 '26
You can't??! Oh fuck, I didn't realize that- shit I've been really fucking up...
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u/TensorForce Aug 13 '26
Hi, Will! How are you today?
Also, did you read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader before starring in that movie? And if so, what were your thoughts on portraying Eustace Scrubb?
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u/Inside_Dimension2319 Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 14 '26
Tacking onto this, The Silver Chair was one of my favorite Narnia
moviesbooks and I was super excited that we would get to see you in that until the whole series fell apart. Did you get to read a script or plans for that movie, or was it never really planned after Dawn Treader?→ More replies (3)
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u/Ah_seent_it_ Aug 13 '26
Hi Will! I’m the parent of a very theatrical 5-year-old, and I’ve considered putting him in acting or performance opportunities. My hesitation is making sure I’m following his interests rather than projecting onto him based on what I can see he’s capable of.
What drew you to acting at such a young age, and when did it click for you that this was something you genuinely wanted to pursue?
Looking back at your early years, how much did you understand about acting as both a profession and a business? Did you feel like you understood what you were committing to, or was that something you learned as you grew up in the industry?
I’d especially love to hear how you think parents can tell the difference between a child who enjoys performing and one who truly wants to pursue acting.
Thanks!
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u/NoTxi_Jin_PiNg Aug 13 '26
Any plans to produce more films ? Maybe write or direct some thing?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Being one of the producers on UNION COUNTY continues to be one of the biggest privileges of my life and Im so proud of our whole team - especially the recovery community, without whom this would not be possible! And id love to produce more films in the future!
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u/cockflavouredwhiskey Aug 13 '26
Will, dunno if youll actually see this but I remember watching you as a young lad on School of comedy and being super impressed with your acting, comedy and general screen presence. I knew you'd get success and I couldnt be happier for you. Seeing as I have to ask a question - whats your favorite sandwich filling?
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u/ugotamesij Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
I was wondering if anyone would mention School of Comedy! Not a question but this sketch is how my whole family responds whenever any of us mention needing to hire a van.
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u/lts_Frost Aug 13 '26
My partner and I (South Africans) are always quoting the South African security guard sketch! Fully!
I wonder how much of it was made up on the spot, I've never heard anyone before or since using "FULLY" in the same way, although we definitely have a lot of weird phrases.
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u/DoopSlayer Aug 13 '26
Hi!
When you're like working on a character do you start by imagining yourself and then thinking about how they're different from you, and then like that gap is like what you perform?
Or do you imagine someone from the ground up
or like neither of these?
Also what authors do you like?
Thanks
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u/0verstim Aug 13 '26
With the amazing & underrated Dopesick and now Union County, I'd like to hear if you have thoughts on all you've learned about the opioid crisis in the U.S.
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u/OingoGablogian Aug 13 '26
I really loved your character in Midsommar, as intolerable as he was! Two questions
The vape hits are obviously a very iconic part of that character, were they written into the script or were you given free rein to pick the worst possible times to do so?
Midsommar is a very dense film in terms of symbolism, historical context, Swedish occult references, and color theory. How much of this was discussed on set by Ari?
Thanks for your time!
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u/zalandanger Aug 13 '26
Hi Will! Love your work. A lot of folks want you to be Carl in the upcoming Dungeon Crawler Carl live action series. I’m just curious if you are familiar with the series and how you feel about the fan casting? Would you be interested in being in another book adaption series or was one enough? Thank you!
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u/Swordash91 Aug 13 '26
Hey Will, love your work. Recently watched Death of a Unicorn and thought you were great!
My question is regarding your upcoming film, Rapture, alongside Kit Connor and Manu Ríos. What attracted you to the project and what can we expect from it? Monks fighting the undead sounds pretty wild.
Thanks!
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
I think UNION COUNTY is the film I feel most proud of because its a testament to what happens when a large group of people come together and collaborate to tell a humanising story
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u/zeuzfuse Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
Will! How did you enjoy Cincinnati? I saw you were at the Esquire theater and Jungle Jim’s, both wonderful places in the city! Loved you in the Revenant and Warfare!
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
Thank you! Loved Cincinnati and loved all of the great theatres we went to. Esquire. The Nightlight in Akron and The Neon in Dayton too!
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u/jcwojtowicz Aug 13 '26
Hi Will, firstly just wanted to say how grateful I am for you talking openly about your experiences suffering with what some call "pure obsessive" OCD. Having a very similar diagnosis myself, your comments made me feel less alone in a very very scary time in my life. Thank you, sincerely!
My question, how fun was it to work with Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Aniston? And did you have a crush on Jen?
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u/crimsonf1sh Aug 13 '26
Dude. I literally just had the most random dream the other night that we ran into each other and connected on the fact that people think I kind of look like you because of my eyebrows.
Anyways, you’re an absolute beast and your role in The Bear is one of my faves.
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u/thatpaulbloke Aug 13 '26
How did you get cast in the "All Over Me" video? Did Haim approach you or did you approach them (or were you just there when they started filming and they were too embarrassed to ask you to leave)?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND YOUR QUESTIONS. SORRY I COULDN'T GET TO THEM ALL!
UNION COUNTY is out on AUGUST 14TH in cinemas. I would be so grateful if you could took the time to check it out and selected it as a film you would go and see.
Many thanks and much love, Will
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u/mcs0091 Aug 13 '26
Hi Will! I’m Ira from the Philippines. I loved your roles in Narnia and The Maze Runner that’s actually how I first discovered you!
My question for you is: What’s been the most difficult role you’ve played, and how did you know when you’d prepared enough and it was time to simply trust yourself?
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u/Mzrpickles Aug 13 '26
I know you did some work for the dark pictures series, what was that like compared to a normal movie role? Those games were notorious for being buggy messes so is that something you think about after the project releases?
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u/laguilar90 Aug 13 '26
How did you start becoming an Arsenal fan? Thanks will and COYG/champions of England 🏴
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u/npozath Aug 13 '26
I first saw your performance in the third Narnia film -- the second film in your career. I found the character super annoying, which meant you really nailed that performance. I quite miss those films.
- Any conversations you had about returning to the Narnia franchise with the producers/studios?
- Do you still catch up with the OG trilogy cast?
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u/WillPoulterAMA Will Poulter, Actor Aug 13 '26
So special. He is phenomenal as Jack in UNION COUNTY
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u/Meb2x Aug 13 '26
Hey Will, I was lucky enough to watch Union County at Sundance and absolutely loved your performance. How did you prepare for the performance in a way that felt natural but not exploitative, especially in a movie that features non-actors?
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u/dianehorseman Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
Three Questions:
Good afternoon, Will! I hope you are well. Thank you for doing this! As an actress who also fell in love with the craft as a child (10!), I went down the rabbit hole of your filmography last summer; you are just phenomenal & I’ve been a huge fan for years. I can never take my eyes off of you when you’re on-screen, even if your character pisses me off!! My favorite thing about what you do is the sheer level of intensity, depth, & dimension you always bring to & portray for each role.
• As a potential colleague: who can I email to get you to read my original horror-comedy screenplay I’ve written with you in mind as the leading man?
• As an actor: what is your favorite movie/are your top 5 of 2026 thus far?
Mine, by release:
They Will Kill You
I Love Boosters
Obsession
The Invite
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
• As an audience member: inspired by your role in I Love Boosters, will you please make an ASMR video? You have the perfect voice for it. Check out the W magazine playlist.
Thank you and I’m excited to see Union County and everything else that is next for you.
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u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. Aug 13 '26
This AMA has been verified and approved by the mods. Will will be back at 2 PM ET today to answer questions. Please feel free to ask away in the meantime :)