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Paul Walter Hauser Rejects Ford Role, Pursues Diverse Characters

9/1/2025

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Paul Walter Hauser declined the role of Rob Ford to prevent typecasting, despite its appeal.
He has portrayed various real-life figures and is interested in playing Teddy Roosevelt and Mick Foley.
Hauser currently stars in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and "The Naked Gun," enjoying both projects.
He finds balancing a Hollywood career with family life exhausting while seeking more significant roles.

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Story summary

Paul Walter Hauser declined the role of Rob Ford to prevent typecasting, despite its appeal.
He has portrayed various real-life figures and is interested in playing Teddy Roosevelt and Mick Foley.
Hauser currently stars in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and "The Naked Gun," enjoying both projects.
He finds balancing a Hollywood career with family life exhausting while seeking more significant roles.