The True Story Behind ‘The Luckiest Man in America,’ Explained

The film The Luckiest Man in America tells the story of John Larson, the most famous contestant on the game show Press Your Luck. Paul Walter Hauser stars as Larson, remarkably capturing his likeness. Walton Goggins plays Peter Tomarken, the show’s host, and David Strathairn portrays Bill Carruthers, the show’s creator. It’s a truly unbelievable story brought to life on screen.



