The film that tells the price of friendship in New York's underground poker scene stars a blend of the hottest young actors in Hollywood. In preparing for their roles, Damon and Norton became hooked on the card game and went so far as to live in the role of the poker player, which took them to the World Championship Poker Tournament in Las Vegas. Damon says he enjoyed the psychology of the poker face, and in his studies of poker players, he found an ace that he could keep.
Some people even choose to play blind.
I think really, if you think about being poker-faced, it's being a good actor. Mol, meantime, plays Damon's girlfriend and the one who tries to convince him to leave behind his card shark past for a future in the courtroom. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .