Paul Walter Hauser Says He’s Attached To Play Mick Foley In a Limited Series

Paul Walter Hauser is set to bring the life of Mick Foley to the screen, revealing that he will play the Hardcore Legend in a limited series. The Black Bird and Richard Jewell star revealed the news in an interview with The Stunner, telling Rob Pasbani that he is attached to play Foley in the series.

Hauser previously revealed that he had been approached about the project. He did not mention any other talent attached to the project, either in front of or behind the camera. You can see the highlights below:

On Playing Foley In the Series:

“Yeah, no can kind of break that news. I haven’t said it yet, but I’m attached to play Mick in a limited series. We haven’t gone out to market with it yet, but it’s happening.”

On Being Inspired By Foley In the Ring:

“I’ve aped a couple little things like the somersault senton off the apron and stuff. And you know, I’m definitely not afraid of doing some hardcore brawler stuff, which he was known for. But I think, you know, he also had a great sense of humor. And he was super smart, had a great mind for the business, and I hopefully I can bring some of my personality to that aspect as well. Because when you tell the story you got to humanize the guy. We’re not just telling a Mankind story. It’s like, ‘No, this is the Mick Foley story.’

Foley is of course a WWE Hall of Famer and has made sporadic appearances for WWE since he retired from the ring. He announced he was parting ways with the company in December due to the company’s relationship with President Donald Trump.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit The Stunner with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.