Paul Walter Hauser isn’t just starring as Chris Farley ; he is now fan-casting the rest of the movie in his head. And, when it comes to one of the most important supporting roles in the upcoming biopic , Hauser already has an actor in mind. Hauser specifically knows who he wants to see play Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels in the film, and I give this two big thumbs up.

While speaking with Variety at AFI Fest on Wednesday night, Hauser revealed his pick and made a direct pitch for the role of Michaels. So who did the I, Tonya star pick? Well, the person in question is an iconic character actor with an Oscar under their belt Hauser said in the interview:

Sam Rockwell, please play Lorne Michaels in my Chris Farley movie… You love being around me when I do my Far

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