Filmstar Michael Cera enjoying poker games between filming
Of all the people you think you would be wary with when playing poker, actors have got to be pretty high up on the list. But people might not have taken young upcoming star Michael Cera as a big poker fan – that is until he starts taking their money during a game!
The star, who has recently been filming “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” but has also recently starred in other big movies such as “The Social Network” hasn’t just been dabbling in the game for fun, but has been playing for real money with co-stars, and according to recent reports, he’s been coming out on top.The actors had received a longer than usual amount of spare time on set while long fight and action sequences had to be directed, and so poker became the game of choice, with Cera taking the top spot in many rounds.
Cera commented: “I wouldn’t say I’m great, but [my co-stars] didn’t know what they were getting into. I play in a really good game in L.A. with really good players, people who are a few levels above me. I just try to walk away with my money from that game, and that’s made me a better player.”
Despite playing many games, Cera insists that he’s still a star of the silver screen and not of the gambling world, commenting that all the money he won at poker was lost again during trips to the casino.
Cera first shot to fame playing Geroge Michael Bluth in cancelled and critically acclaimed sitcom Arrested Development and has since starred in a large number of teen and comedy movies including Superbad and Juno.
He’s set to return to his original role later this year in an Arrested Development film, where his co-stars will include poker ace David Cross, so we’re thinking Cera might be a little less eager to put his chips on table during that one!